CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Service

Applications Close: Thursday 7 August at 11:59 pm 2025 

 This is more than just a nursing role, it's a chance to be present, to listen, to comfort, and to care when it matters most. You’ll be part of a values-driven team that supports each other and takes pride in delivering exceptional, dignified care.

The Specialist Palliative Care Service at Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a dedicated RN to join our experienced, multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to work across hospital, home, and residential care settings, supporting patients and families through some of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable moments.

About the Role 

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive palliative nursing care across acute, community, and residential aged care settings. This includes care for inpatients referred to the consultation service, clients at home or in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), and supporting intake and triage functions.

This position operates primarily Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00, with participation in a rotating after-hours on-call roster (17:00 to 20:30). Staff may also be rostered to cover a day shift on weekends approximately every 4–5 weeks, depending on leave and service needs. There will be a 6 week orientation program provided.

You will work collaboratively with an experienced, multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, compassionate care that supports patients and their families through end-of-life care, including bereavement support and advanced care planning.
 
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
 
About You

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel locally
• Dedication to team-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care
• Experience in (or a passion for) palliative care
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. 
 

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD 

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
 

Vaccination Requirements 

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes: 

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

 Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.


Need More Information?
 
For role-related queries, please contact Brooke Leadbitter on