Employer: Monash Health
Location: Clayton
Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Reference Number: 9140
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Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join the Supportive & Palliative Care Consultancy Service. The Supportive & Palliative Care Service provides specialist care for patients with life-limiting illness across Monash Health through inpatient palliative care units and a multidisciplinary consultancy service.
Working closely with treating teams, patients and families, the service delivers expert clinical advice, symptom management and care coordination while promoting high-quality, person-centred palliative care.
About the Role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will be recognised as an advanced practice clinician, providing specialist palliative care consultation across acute inpatient settings and multiple Monash Health campuses. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess and manage patients with complex palliative care needs, establish goals of care, coordinate treatment plans and support seamless transitions between hospital and community services.
The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, education, quality improvement and service development. You will act as a clinical resource for staff across the organisation, providing expert advice, mentoring and education to build palliative care capability. You will also contribute to policy development, research, audit activities and the implementation of evidence-based practice to continually improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive palliative care assessment, consultation and symptom management for patients with complex needs
- Supporting patients and families through goals of care discussions and psychosocial care
- Coordinating multidisciplinary care and facilitating referrals to community and specialist palliative care services.
Selection Criteria
- You are an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical knowledge in palliative care and a passion for improving the experience of patients with life-limiting illness.
- You are a collaborative clinician who enjoys supporting others, influencing practice and driving service improvement.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Essential).
- Extensive experience in palliative care and/or oncology (Essential).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, communication and care coordination skills.
- A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
- Completion of, or progress towards, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty (Highly desirable).
- A current Victorian driver's licence and the ability to work across Monash Health campuses.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Thursday 17th September 2026
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