Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care
Core
Provide specialist nursing support across the palliative care journey for clients with life-limiting illness, coordinating care and supporting families.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Palliative Care)
Builds
Person-centred care plans and responsive care coordination for clients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care / Community Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Palliative care nursing expertise, community nursing experience, care plan development, multidisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, health behaviour change facilitation, chronic disease self-management support
Preferred skills
Postgraduate experience in Palliative Care Nursing, current car driving licence
Responsibilities
Coordinate intake and prioritisation of palliative care referrals; undertake comprehensive specialist assessments and develop goal-oriented care plans; review and evaluate client progress; provide specialist advice and education to clients and carers; act as a key worker and consistent point of contact; build relationships with GPs, specialists, district nursing, and allied health services; advocate for clients and families to ensure their wishes remain central to care
Seniority
Experienced Specialist
