Registered Nurse Palliative Care
High-impact palliative care. Strong community connections. Real purpose
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + Super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ636483
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February
Based in the heart of Moree, this role sits within a warm, highly collaborative multidisciplinary palliative care team delivering person-centred care across Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla, Toomelah, and Warialda. The service is deeply community-focused, with strong local and Aboriginal partnerships, and a commitment to dignity, cultural respect, and compassionate end-of-life care.
You’ll work closely with OTs, Social Workers, Dietitians, Oncology, and Community Nursing teams to provide truly integrated care. The unit offers free parking, is close to town, and has a supportive, values-driven culture.
The Role
This is a sole practitioner palliative care role, working Monday to Friday (8:00–16:30), requiring confidence, autonomy, and strong clinical judgement.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering holistic palliative and end-of-life care
Supporting clients and families with symptom management and advance care planning
Outreach to surrounding rural communities
Providing culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Collaborating with the wider MDT to ensure coordinated care
Some travel is required for outreach visits.
About You
You’re an experienced clinician who is:
Confident working independently
Compassionate, resilient, and community-minded
Skilled in communication and relationship building
Culturally aware and committed to inclusive care
This role is not suitable for new graduates.
Support & Development
You’ll be well supported through:
Comprehensive local and virtual orientation
Palliative care–specific education and online learning
Ongoing guidance from a Clinical Nurse Consultant
Access to a strong palliative care network
A team culture that genuinely values connection and support
Professional development is actively encouraged, with opportunities for further training and additional acute shifts if desired.
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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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