Registered Nurse - HammondCare

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts

Job summary

HammondCare in Wahroonga, NSW, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join a rotating roster in our palliative care focused unit. Based at Neringah Hospital, you will contribute to providing compassionate, high‑quality nursing care to patients across inpatient and community settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, require AHPRA registration, and prefer 2+ years in hospital settings; strong communication, time management and digital literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Two years of post‑graduate hospital experience preferred but recent graduates will be considered.
• Experience in palliative care in inpatient or community settings desirable.
• Evidence of applying theory to clinical practice and patient care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a palliative care unit and related settings.
• Work rotating rosters as part of the unit team.
• Participate in learning and development activities and multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Digital literacy

Professional development

Education

Registration with AHPRA as nurse

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It’s not just care, it’s HammondCare.

About HammondCare

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not‑for‑profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It’s not just care, it’s HammondCare.

About the role

These permanent full‑time roles are for experienced and skilled Registered Nurses who can work a rotating roster. Based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga you will be a part of a highly dedicated team that provides the best nursing care and advice to patients with palliative care needs.

We offer a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the unit. Our staff 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
• At least two years of post‑graduate experience in a hospital setting is preferred but recent graduates will be considered
• Experience working in the specialty area of Palliative Care in an inpatient setting or community is desirable
• Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, and analysis in your daily practice as a registered nurse
• Able to work 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

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.