Palliative Care RN — Compassionate, Advanced Practice

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Rewards: Salary packaging

World-Class precinct

Transplant and HIV/AIDS initiatives

Oncology and Kinghorn Cancer Centre

Professional advancement

Health & Wellbeing programs

NSW Health service transfer

Job summary

St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney, is hiring a Registered Nurse (Year 1–8) for a max-term contract (full-time/part-time) in Palliative Care. Salary ranges from AU$81,748.17 to AU$114,771.98 plus superannuation, with a 24/7 rotating roster.

You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, conduct patient assessments, and develop care plans in partnership with patients, families and the team. AHPRA registration and acute hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in an acute hospital environment; palliative care or oncology experience highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to support patients and families effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing workloads in a complex environment.

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 individualized care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and lead care across the patient journey, facilitating referrals and continuity of care.
• Provide support, education and advocacy for patients and families during complex stages of care.
• Practice autonomously while guiding Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing as appropriate.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Acute hospital experience

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney, is hiring a Registered Nurse (Year 1–8) for a max-term contract (full-time/part-time) in Palliative Care. Salary ranges from AU$81,748.17 to AU$114,771.98 plus superannuation, with a 24/7 rotating roster.

You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, conduct patient assessments, and develop care plans in partnership with patients, families and the team. AHPRA registration and acute hospital experience are essential.