Registered Nurse - Palliative Care
Provide compassionate care where it matters most – at home.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Taree Community Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ641951
Applications Close: Tuesday 10th March 2026
About the Opportunity
An opportunity exists for a dedicated Registered Nurse – Palliative Care to join the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team based at Taree Community Health Service. In this rewarding community-based role, you will deliver specialist palliative nursing care through home visits, supporting patients and families across the Lower Mid North Coast.
About the Role
As a Community Palliative Care Registered Nurse, you will:
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in their homes
- Provide specialist symptom management and medication management
- Coordinate care and manage a clinical caseload with confidence and autonomy
- Work collaboratively with the Lower Mid North Coast Specialist Palliative Care team to address physical, emotional and social needs
- Support patients and families to maintain dignity, comfort and quality of life
You will work both independently and as part of a highly supportive team, requiring strong clinical judgement, prioritisation skills and clear communication with patients, carers and multidisciplinary partners.
About the Team
You will be part of the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team, which includes:
- Wound Management & Wound Specialist
- Cardiac & Respiratory Rehabilitation
- Continence
- Dietetics
- Diabetes Education
- Immunisation
- Audiometry
Within your immediate work environment, you will collaborate closely with:
- Community Health Nursing
- Nurse-Led Clinic
- Child and Family Services
- A range of outreach services
The dedicated Palliative Care team consists of a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nursing Staff, Bereavement Counsellor and Palliative Care Volunteers. Teams are based to support four areas across the Lower Mid North Coast: Taree, Forster, Gloucester and Bulahdelah.
About You
You are a compassionate and resilient AHPRA approved Registered Nurse with:
- A genuine passion for palliative care and holistic, person-centred practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational ability and confident caseload coordination
- Critical thinking skills and commitment to evidence-based practice
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Confidence navigating the complexities of community-based nursing
You hold postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Care or are willing to work towards them.
Support & Professional Development
You will be supported by:
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Wound Management Specialist (for specialty tasks)
- Clinical Nurse Educator
You will attend annual clinical competencies in Syringe Drivers and other relevant skill areas. Ongoing education and professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported in alignment with the core business of the Community Palliative Care Nursing team.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Dawson on Patricia.Dawson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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
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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.
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.
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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