Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

A Role where Compassion, Community, and Clinical Expertise Come TogetherRemuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 p.a + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week Requisition ID: REQ647765 Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March Step into a role where your care truly matters Joining a compassionate, collaborative palliative care team serving Moree and surrounding communities, including Mungindi, Boggabilla, Toomelah, and Warialda. You'll provide person-centred, culturally respectful care, working closely with local and Aboriginal partners to support patients and families with dignity and compassion at life's most important moments. Why You'll Love Working with Us As part of Hunter New England Health, you'll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth. Extra day off a month! Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options - Up to $11, 600 Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses) Paid Parental Leave Access to Employee Assistant Program to support your wellbeing Beyond the practical benefits, you'll be joining a supportive rural team culture where connection matters. You'll work alongside a diverse group of clinical and non-clinical professionals, with opportunities to continue developing your skills and even pick up additional acute shifts if that interests you. Your Impact Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, this is a sole practitioner palliative care position requiring confidence, autonomy and strong clinical judgement. You'll play a central role in supporting people and their families through some of life's most challenging moments. In this role you will: Deliver holistic palliative and end-of-life care Support symptom management and advance care planning with patients and families Travel for outreach visits to surrounding rural communities Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, oncology specialists and community nursing teams to ensure coordinated care Provide culturally safe and respectful care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients The role is largely community-based, with the service conveniently located close to town and free parking available. Due to the level of clinical judgement required, this role is not suitable for new graduates. Support and Development Although this is a role requiring independence, you won't be doing it alone. You'll receive a comprehensive local and virtual orientation, along with access to palliative care-specific education and online learning. A Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide ongoing guidance, and you'll be connected to a strong regional palliative care network that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing. Professional development is actively supported, with opportunities for further training as your career evolves. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on 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/job share arrangements may also be considered. Previous candidates need not re-apply 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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at 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. 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. 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: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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 or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on FacebookandLinkedIn!

Created: 2026-03-10