Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Compassionate care. Clinical excellence. Meaningful impact.
 

Remuneration: $153,629.36 - $164,492.94 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38hrs/week 
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Belmont Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ667713
Closing Date: Sunday, 14th June 2026 

Our Palliative Care Service provides specialist support to people living with life-limiting illness across inpatient and community settings. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team 
and contribute meaningfully to specialist palliative care services within a supportive and progressive health environment.
 

Your Role in Leading Compassionate Care  

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Nurse Practitioner who combines advanced clinical capability with genuine compassion and a commitment to exceptional palliative care.

You will be confident working autonomously while thriving in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and bringing thoughtful clinical leadership to complex and sensitive situations.

Essential Criteria 

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
• Relevant Masters-level qualification supporting NP endorsement
• Advanced clinical experience in palliative care or a related specialty
• Prescribing authority with MBS/PBS eligibility
• Current Class C NSW Driver Licence

Most Valued Capabilities

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and prescribing expertise
• Demonstrated experience in palliative and end-of-life care
• Expertise in symptom management and advance care planning
• High-level communication skills in complex and emotionally sensitive situations
• Strong clinical judgement, accountability, and independent decision-making
• Commitment to compassionate, culturally safe, and family-centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively across inpatient, community, and primary care settings

What Support Looks like in this Role 

• Clinical supervision and mentoring
• Peer Nurse Practitioner networks
• Continuing education and professional development
• Reflective practice opportunities
• Quality improvement and service development initiatives

We Welcome Clinicians Motivated to Further Develop

• Leadership and clinical education capability
• Service development and innovation initiatives
• Quality improvement and research involvement
• Advanced leadership within networked palliative care services

Benefits of HNE 

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (full-time employees)
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging options
• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing 
   

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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Giles on louise.giles@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information 

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• Previous candidates need not re-apply.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  

•  An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.