Clinical Nurse (Palliative Care)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Professional development leave and

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD is seeking a Clinical Nurse in Palliative Care to deliver specialist, person-centred care for patients and families navigating the last stages of life.

This permanent part-time role up to 32 hours per fortnight offers autonomy while being supported by a multidisciplinary team, with focus on home-based care where possible.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to assess patients and develop care plans.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans aligned with patient goals.
• Manage Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions (CSCI) where applicable.
• Educate and support families to safely administer injectable medications at home.
• Coordinate care, referrals and access to other services.
• Utilise PCOC assessments to recognise changes and escalate clinically when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Care planning

Independent working

People skills

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone Community Specialist Palliative Care provides specialist support to people and their families living with a life-limiting illness, with a strong focus on helping people remain at home where possible.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team alongside nursing, social work and administration, and partner with GPs, specialist telehealth services and other health and community providers. The broader service supports communities across Central Queensland, with this role based in Gladstone.

About the role:

As a Clinical Nurse in Palliative Care, you'll provide specialist, person-centred care to patients and families navigating the last stages of life.

This is a permanent part-time role of up to 32 hours per fortnight, giving you the opportunity to use your clinical judgement and work with a high level of autonomy while remaining well supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Your work will include:

• completing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing care plans around the individual's goals and wishes
• managing Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions (CSCI)
• supporting and educating families to safely administer injectable medications at home
• coordinating care, referrals and access to other services
• using PCOC clinical assessments to recognise changes and support appropriate clinical escalation
• providing education and support to the broader palliative care workforce. Recruit Edits

It's a role where clinical expertise matters, but so does your ability to communicate calmly and compassionately with people and families during incredibly important and often difficult moments.

About you:

You’ll be a Registered Nurse who is comfortable working autonomously, making sound clinical decisions and coordinating care across different services and disciplines.

We're looking for someone who can bring:

• strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and care planning skills
• confidence working independently while knowing when to elevate or seek support
• strong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• clear, compassionate communication, particularly when people are experiencing distress
• a commitment to safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Palliative care experience is desirable, but not essential, so this could also suit an experienced nurse looking to develop their career in specialist palliative care. Current nursing registration with AHPRA is mandatory.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $58,918 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development leave and allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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