CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Palliative care service
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a highly motivated and clinically experienced Registered Nurse to join our Specialist Palliative Care Service, based at the Long Jetty Health Care Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients and families across a range of care settings within the Central Coast region.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced, holistic nursing care in alignment with the principles of palliative care and within the Registered Nurse scope of practice
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Conduct assessments, develop care plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and evaluate care outcomes
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Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, carers, and other health professionals to ensure coordinated and high-quality care
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (eMR) systems
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Participate in continuous quality improvement, service development, and patient safety initiatives
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Contribute to team-based learning and participate in professional development and performance review processes
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Adhere to all relevant CCLHD and NSW Health policies, procedures, and standards, including ethical and professional conduct frameworks
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in Palliative Care
- Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the Central Coast
- Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
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.
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
Phone: 02 4336 7777
Email: natalie.leadbitter@health.nsw.gov.au
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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