Registered Nurse - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered

Use your experience to support patients and families when it matters most.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 Per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688064

Closing Date: Sunday 30th August 2026

Make a Meaningful Difference

This is more than a nursing role - it’s an opportunity to provide deeply meaningful care while building strong relationships with patients, families, Aboriginal partners, and local health services.

Alongside the professional and personal rewards of rural healthcare, eligible nurses can earn more through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme – receiving up to $10,000 in the first 12 months and up to $10,000 each year thereafter through fortnightly payments.

Offering both challenge and opportunity, this role is ideal for clinicians with palliative care experience who are looking to further develop their specialist skills while making a genuine impact within rural communities.

Purpose & Professional Growth

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, this community-based palliative care role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to further develop your specialist nursing skills within a supportive rural setting.

While working independently, you’ll be backed by a strong regional network, receiving guidance from a Clinical Nurse Consultant, comprehensive orientation, and access to ongoing education and professional development to support your continued growth.

In This Role, You Will

Deliver holistic palliative and end-of-life care in the communitySupport symptom management and advance care planningTravel for outreach visits across surrounding communitiesProvide culturally safe, respectful care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including OTs, social workers, oncology specialists, dietitians, and community nurses

Please note: Due to the level of clinical autonomy and complexity involved, previous palliative care experience is essential, and this role is not suitable for new graduates.

Supported, Rewarded and Valued

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy the benefits of rural practice while being supported to thrive professionally and personally.

Why join us?

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme – receive up to $10,000 in your first 12 months, plus up to $10,000 annually thereafter through fortnightly payments*Monthly allocated day offSalary packaging – increase your take-home pay by up to $11,600Fitness Passport – discounted gym and wellbeing memberships6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time nurses)Paid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and supportConveniently located community service hub with free parking

Step into a role where your palliative care expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact on patients, families, and community.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

* 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. 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-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.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-applyTo 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 www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au 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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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