Clinical Nurse Consultant/Registered Nurse

Employer:  Western Health
Location: Bacchus Marsh
Type: Part Time, Fixed Term
Ref No: JR 6742
Closing Date:  8 February 2026

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• Part Time, 16 hours per week

We are seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Consultant to become a part of the Western Health Bacchus Marsh Community Palliative Care Team. This position requires a Registered Nurse with recent (within the last 12 months) or current experience in Specialist Palliative Care who has excellent assessment and problem-solving skills for the care of consumers with life limiting conditions in their homes. The role requires an experienced nurse who can prioritise patient care, escalate patient care and be flexible to meet the demands of a changing day to day business.

The successful applicants will be required to have well developed clinical and communication skills. This position is offered on a fixed term, part-time basis (0.4 FTE) until 12 February 2027, with set days weekly.

Selection Criteria

We are seeking someone with:

• The ability to provide evidence-based patient centered care 
• The ability to prioritise and escalate patient care 
• The ability to work collaboratively within the nursing team 
• Recent (within the last 12 months) or current experience in Specialist Palliative Care 
• Well-developed clinical and communication skills 
• Excellent assessment and problem-solving skills 
• Practice in a safe manner, within one’s own scope at all times 
• Role model behaviours consistent with the professional Code of Conduct and organizational values Clinical Nurse Consultant Position Description

What is offered

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 
• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment.

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.