Clinical Nurse (Palliative Care)

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

About us: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 wishesmanaging Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions (CSCI)supporting and educating families to safely administer injectable medications at homecoordinating care, referrals and access to other servicesusing PCOC clinical assessments to recognise changes and support appropriate clinical escalationproviding education and support to the broader palliative care workforce. Recruit EditsIt'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 skillsconfidence working independently while knowing when to escalate or seek supportstrong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teamsclear, compassionate communication, particularly when people are experiencing distressa 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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesProfessional development leave and allowanceFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6J694365Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026#Gladstone #BananaThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.