Compassionate Palliative Care RN – Hospital, Sydney

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and not-for-profit pay

Salary packaging benefits

World-class hospital precinct

Job summary

NSW Health’s St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for Palliative Care. The role covers delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for patients with life-limiting illness, with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

The position involves comprehensive assessments, care-planning, and coordination across the patient journey, with guidance to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing as needed.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Experience in an acute hospital environment; palliative care or oncology experience highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and families.
• Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care aligned with hospital values.
• Demonstrated integration of theoretical knowledge with clinical skills and critical thinking.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise competing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness, ensuring comfort, dignity and quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans with patients and families.
• Coordinate and lead care across the patient journey, facilitating referrals and continuity of care.
• Provide support, education and advocacy for patients and their families during complex stages of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Clinical skills

Education

Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA

Job description

NSW Health’s St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for Palliative Care. The role covers delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for patients with life-limiting illness, with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

The position involves comprehensive assessments, care-planning, and coordination across the patient journey, with guidance to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing as needed.