Palliative Care Nurse

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Flexible working conditions

Superannuation

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse at Clare Holland House, Canberra. Join a specialist palliative care service delivering compassionate, patient-centred care across inpatient, community and outreach settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support symptom management and end-of-life care in a peaceful lakeside setting. Competitive pay, relocation assistance for interstate candidates, and flexible working arrangements are on offer.

Responsibilities

• Join the dedicated team at Clare Holland House delivering patient-centred care.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support symptom management and end-of-life care.

Job description

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 602908, Several - 02SCF
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026
Contact Officer: Erin Gilligan on*************@act.gov.auor(02) 5103 7***

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic –
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Make a difference where it matters most. Join the dedicated team at Clare Holland House, ACT's specialist palliative care service, providing compassionate care across inpatient, community and outreach settings. Set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, our hospice offers expert end-of-life care, symptom management and respite services. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy

Our Vision:

creating exceptional health care together

Our Role:

to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values:

Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing