Disability Support & Enrolled Nurse - Flexible Shifts

Drake International; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 67,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits – purchased additional

Training & career development

Reward and Recognition Program

Fitness Passports: full facility

EAP counselling

Exclusive discounts at MyCar

JB HI-FI and The Good Guys discounts

Job summary

HammondCare, based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga, NSW, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a permanent part-time role in the Community Palliative Care team. You will deliver evidence-based nursing care and guidance to patients with palliative needs and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

We value ongoing learning and development, with NSW Health transferable entitlements recognised. Closing date 7 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in palliative care in inpatient or community settings desirable.
• At least three years post-graduate experience or working towards a post-graduate palliative care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care and advice to patients with palliative care needs.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in learning and development activities and professional development.
• Utilise electronic patient records to document care and communication.

Skills

Palliative care knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

AHPRA registration

Post-graduate palliative care qualification (desirable)

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

About the role

Permanent part-time (6 days per fortnight) role for an experienced and skilled Registered Nurse. Currently based at Neringah Hospital In Wahroonga, you will be a part of a highly dedicated Community Palliative Care team that provides the evidence-based nursing care and advice to patients with palliative care needs.

We offer a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the team. Our team are valued members of the multi-disciplinary team and are encouraged to participate in all learning and development activities.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

About you

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Experience working in the specialty area of palliative care in an inpatient setting or community is desirable
• At least three years post-graduate experience and/or working towards a post-graduate palliative care qualification.
• Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, and analysis in your daily practice as a registered nurse
• Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment

Benefits - What are we offering

• Salary packaging
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

For any specific queries please contact Breda Keating at

Closing date: 7th November 2026

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.

Above award rates $48.63 - $57.50 base rate per hour.