Support people at the end of life with dignity and compassion – join our experienced Palliative Care team in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
Remuneration: $ $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Cessnock Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ585940
Applications Close: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Where you'll be working:
Based at Cessnock House on the Cessnock Hospital campus, the Hunter Valley Palliative Care Service supports clients across the Cessnock and Singleton LGAs. Our team includes eight nursing staff and a dedicated Social Worker, providing care seven days a week. The role includes weekend work and a rotating Nurse on Call component from 5pm to 8.30am. You'll work from 8.30am to 5.00pm with access to regular education and professional development opportunities.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in the community palliative care team, you'll deliver compassionate, person-centred care for clients with life-limiting illnesses. You will provide specialist symptom management, coordinate care, and prioritise your caseload. This role requires confident medication management skills and the ability to work independently across a wide geographical area, often travelling 1–2 hours to clients' homes. You'll work closely with the CNC, CNS, NUM and a broader multidisciplinary team to support clients and their families to achieve meaningful care outcomes.
About you:
You are a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a community setting and is passionate about providing high-quality palliative care. You bring strong clinical knowledge, particularly in symptom management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. You're confident using CHIME and are committed to professional development and ongoing learning.
Requirements:
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel for work
* Demonstrated experience in palliative care, preferably with post-graduate qualifications
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
* Ongoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunities
* Access to specialised Palliative Care education and clinical supervision
* Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
* ADOs 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 leasing
* Fitness Passport – discounted access to a wide network of gyms and pools
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
* Access to remote area incentives and travel allowances (where applicable)
* Strong focus on work-life balance and job flexibility, including job-share opportunities
* Career progression pathways within Hunter New England Health
* A meaningful and fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in people's lives
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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:
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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.
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.
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-
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.
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