Registered Nurse Community Palliative Care Casual

Join our caring and collaborative Specialist Palliative Care Service in Armidale - a team committed to delivering comfort dignity and expert clinical care to patients and families navigating life-limiting illness.

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour 12% Super
Requisition ID:REQ615507
Applications Close: Sunday 16th November 2025

About the Service & Location

Based in the heart of Armidale youll be part of the New England North West Specialist Palliative Care Service providing care in clients homes and community settings. Nestled within a picturesque rural landscape Armidale offers the ideal balance of a relaxed lifestyle and professional fulfilment. Enjoy four distinct seasons World Heritage national parks a vibrant arts and cultural scene a university community and a strong sense of connection.

Our multidisciplinary service includes Registered Nurses a Social Worker Occupational Therapist Dietitian and Palliative Care Medical Officer supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants and a Community Health Nurse Educator. Together we ensure clients and families receive holistic person-centred care that honours their preferences values and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse you will provide complex specialised nursing care to clients and families living with life-limiting illness. Your role will involve:

• Conducting home visits and comprehensive holistic assessments
• Providing symptom management emotional support and education
• Coordinating care with GPs allied health and specialist teams
• Advocating for patients and families to ensure individualised person-centred care

Youll work autonomously while being fully supported by a skilled and compassionate team giving you the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and their families. You wont be alone in this role! You will receive an orientation and ongoing support from the team access to specialist palliative care education and professional development opportunities and mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.

What Were Looking For

We welcome experienced palliative care nurses as well as those new to the specialty who bring empathy curiosity and a willingness to grow. Youll need:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in palliative care or a strong willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy
• Commitment to person-centred culturally respectful care
• A demonstrated understanding of the issues relating to providing palliative nursing care to clients with life limiting illnesses and their families/carers.

Why Join Us
AtHunter New England Healthenjoy a career where youre 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

• Proximity to shopping and other services

• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Deliver compassionate person-centred care in a regional community

• Join a supportive expert multidisciplinary team

• Access ongoing education training and mentorship

• Enjoy the balance of professional fulfilment and rural lifestyle

• Make a real lasting difference in the lives of patients and families
  

Ready to make a difference
Join the Community Palliative Care team in Armidale and help us deliver compassionate holistic care where it matters most - at home and in the heart of our community.

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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: Up Websiteis 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 withNSW Health policy directivePD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor 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 Healths commitment to implementingthe Child Safe 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 employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

This requisition is not accepting sponsorship.