Registered Nurse Palliative Care
Compassion in Action – Join Moree Palliative Care
Remuneration: $37.48 - $56.62 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Moree Palliative Care Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ626361
Applications Close: Sunday 21st December 2025
Where you’ll be working
Based in the heart of Moree, you’ll be joining a compassionate and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality palliative care to individuals and their families. The service works closely with Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Oncology staff, and Community Nursing teams to provide truly integrated, person-centred care.
Moree Palliative Care Unit supports clients across Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla, Toomelah, and Warialda through both outpatient and inpatient pathways. This is a community-oriented service with strong local ties, delivering care that prioritises dignity, cultural respect, and meaningful support at every stage of the palliative journey. The facility offers the convenience of free parking and the benefit of being close to town, making your workday smoother and more accessible. The culture within the team is warm, collaborative, and grounded in shared values of compassion, respect, and advocacy for the communities we serve.
About the role
This role is all about providing thoughtful, holistic palliative care to clients and their families. You will coordinate and deliver care that supports symptom management, emotional wellbeing, end-of-life planning, and advanced care directives.
Working Monday to Friday (8:00–16:30), you’ll operate as part of a larger multidisciplinary team but also practice with a strong level of autonomy. This is a sole practitioner role, so confidence, initiative, and the ability to work independently are essential.
Your week may include:
Supporting clients and families through the palliative and end-of-life journey
Providing outreach to surrounding towns
Delivering culturally respectful care in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Collaborating with MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care
Enhancing accessibility and appropriateness of palliative care for rural and Indigenous clients
Travel is required at times, particularly for outreach visits across the district.
About you
You’re energetic, community-minded, and deeply committed to closing the gap in rural and Aboriginal health. You bring compassion, resilience, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing some of life’s most challenging moments.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
Strong clinical capability and confidence working autonomously
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A collaborative approach and willingness to work across multiple disciplines
Cultural awareness and a commitment to respectful, inclusive care
Enthusiasm, adaptability, and self-direction
This position is not suitable for new graduates due to its level of autonomy.
How you’ll be supported
You won’t be doing this alone—this role is backed by a supportive, encouraging team and a network of resources to help you succeed.
You’ll have access to:
Comprehensive local and virtual orientation
Online learning modules tailored to palliative care
Ongoing support from the Clinical Nurse Consultant
Guidance and connection through the palliative care stream network
Regular opportunities for open communication and feedback
A team culture that celebrates milestones, birthdays, morning teas, farewells, and shared achievements
Professional development is a strong focus within the service. You’ll have opportunities for further training, skill development, and clinical growth. Additional acute shifts are also available for those seeking extra hours.
Why you’ll love working with us.
As part of Hunter New England Health, you will enjoy:
Monthly Allocated Days Off (full-time staff)
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
Fitness Passport – discounted gym access
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Supportive rural team culture with strong community connection
Opportunities to work with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on lee.clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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