Autonomous Palliative Care Nurse — Home-Based

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Gladstone Community Specialist Palliative Care Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide specialist, person‑centred care for patients and families in the last stages of life. This permanent part-time role (up to 32 hours per fortnight) offers autonomy within a skilled multidisciplinary team in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

You will assess and plan care, manage CSCl Infusions at home, and support families and carers with medications while coordinating across services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and care planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously and coordinate care across disciplines
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families
• Experience in palliative care desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient care plans.
• Manage Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions (CSCI) at home.
• Educate and support families to administer injectable medications at home.
• Coordinate care, referrals and access to other services.
• Utilise PCOC clinical assessments to identify changes and escalate when needed.
• Provide education and support to the broader palliative care workforce.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Queensland Government's Gladstone Community Specialist Palliative Care Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide specialist, person‑centred care for patients and families in the last stages of life. This permanent part-time role (up to 32 hours per fortnight) offers autonomy within a skilled multidisciplinary team in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

You will assess and plan care, manage CSCl Infusions at home, and support families and carers with medications while coordinating across services