Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.

North Shore Private Hospital (NSPH) is a 336-bed surgical, medical and maternity facility located on Sydney’s lower North Shore.

North Shore Private Hospital is now hiring!

Are you an experienced and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse ready to step into a leadership role? Ramsay Health Care is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead and enhance our palliative care services. This is a unique opportunity to use your advanced clinical expertise and passion for patient-centred care to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

As our Clinical Nurse Consultant for Palliative Care, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of exemplary care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advanced clinical consultation and expert advice to nursing staff, medical teams, and allied health professionals on all aspects of palliative care.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based palliative care policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Leading and participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Acting as a key resource for education and professional development for staff, enhancing their knowledge and skills in palliative care.
• Facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings and contributing to collaborative care planning.
• Advocating for patients and their families, ensuring their choices, values, and cultural needs are respected throughout their care journey.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and research activities within palliative care.
• Mentoring and supporting nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Liaising with community palliative care services to ensure seamless transitions of care.

About You

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Consultant who demonstrates:

• Exceptional clinical expertise and a deep understanding of palliative care principles and practices.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, enabling effective engagement with patients, families, and colleagues.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and family care.
• The ability to think critically, problem-solve complex clinical scenarios, and make sound clinical judgements.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in developing and delivering education and training programs.

Essential Criteria

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care, or working towards same, or extensive experience in a dedicated palliative care role.
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience, with at least three years in a senior clinical role within palliative care.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate care plans for complex palliative care patients.
• Experience in leadership, education, and quality improvement activities.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at North Shore Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 17th June 2026

Reference number: JR112566

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.