Registered Nurse - Community Palliative Care

Make a real difference in people’s lives by delivering compassionate, expert palliative care in the comfort of their homes across the Hunter Valley.Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 28Requisition ID: REQ575348Location: Cessnock Community Health ServicesClosing: Thursday, 22nd May 2025What We Can Offer YouOngoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunitiesAccess to specialised Palliative Care education and clinical supervisionSupportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environmentADOs each month (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)Salary packaging – Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasingFitness Passport – discounted access to a wide network of gyms and poolsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsAccess to remote area incentives and travel allowances (where applicable)Strong focus on work-life balance and job flexibility, including job-share opportunitiesCareer progression pathways within Hunter New England HealthA meaningful and fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in people’s livesThe RoleThe Palliative Care Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the team to provide compassionate person-centred care to people with life-limiting illnesses in the community setting. The RN works with the client and their families alongside a multi-disciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.On any given day, you’ll be conducting specialist symptom management, case co-ordination, prioritising caseloads and will utilise your comprehensive understanding of medications used in the palliative care domain. The service covers a large geographical area that spans both Cessnock and Singleton LGA’s – this means that driving 1-2 hours to a client’s house is part of the RN role.You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, CNC and CNS, as well as working collaboratively with the other members of the multidisciplinary team. There will be multiple opportunities for Palliative Care education and professional development on a regular basis. Job-share arrangements may be considered.Where You'll Be WorkingThe Hunter Valley Palliative Care Service is based at Cessnock House, on the grounds of Cessnock Hospital. There are currently eight Nursing staff and one Social Worker working from this office at any given time.The work hours are: 8.30am to 5pm. The service works on a 7-day rotating roster therefore, you will be expected to work on some weekends and be Nurse on Call from 5pm to 8.30am, regularly.As Our Preferred Candidate, You WillDemonstrate your expertise in palliative care within the community setting. Ideal candidates will have completed post-graduate studies in palliative care or possess relevant, hands-on experience. Additionally, the ability to confidently navigate CHIME (Community Health Information Management Exchange) systems is essential for success in this role. You must have:Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Eligibility to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Driver's LicenceNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Linda Bates on For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUpThis 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.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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.To be eligible for permanent 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.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr