Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
District Nursing
Permanent Part Time, up to 64 hours per fortnight
Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement, Nurse Practitioner Year 1 ($73.33 p/h) - Year 2 ($74.72)
We are seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced, compassionate, and evidence‑based care across inpatient, community, and residential aged care settings. This senior clinical role is ideal for a recognised leader in palliative care who combines expert clinical judgement with a strong commitment to patient‑centred, holistic practice.
Practising both autonomously and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, the Nurse Practitioner will play a pivotal role in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex palliative needs. The position requires advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence service delivery, clinical quality, and system improvement. In addition to delivering exemplary care, the successful applicant will contribute to research, education, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of palliative care services aligned with organisational values, strategic priorities, and key performance indicators.
This role offers the opportunity to shape palliative care practice, mentor emerging clinicians, and advocate for excellence in service delivery while making a meaningful difference to patients, families, and the broader community.
Our preferred candidate will have:
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
* Current valid endorsement with AHPRA as a Nurse Practitioner
* Minimum of five years of current relevant Palliative Care experience
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrated advanced clinical decision making & clinical assessment skills
* Actively involved in research
* Current Australian driver's license.
* Current working with children's check
* IT literacy
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn't a building, it's the quality of care that's delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won't find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!
Now who doesn't want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development
* Access to employee assistance program
* Salary packaging
* Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV, response to the key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Casey Cook - District Nursing & CCC NUM on 5623 0886 or via email **********@wghg.com.au.
Applications close: 27 May 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of 14 days from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.