Registered Nurse - Hastings Community Palliative Care

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a casual position to deliver community-based care across diverse settings. You will work under NSW Health guidelines, ensuring safe, high-quality nursing practices and seamless coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

You will assess patient needs, implement appropriate interventions, and document care consistent with current standards.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in community settings reflecting current standards and district policies.
• Promote safe, efficient and effective care with a person-centred approach.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing Registration

Job description

Employment Type: Casual Position
Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88
Hours Per Week: Varied
Requisition ID: REQ701696
Applications Close: 12th November 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you’ll be doing

Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

About Y

You are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a strong background in delivering high-quality care within community healthcare settings. Your clinical knowledge, nursing expertise, and commitment to person-centred care enable you to effectively support individuals with a wide range of health needs while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive health outcomes. You demonstrate sound clinical judgement and problem-solving abilities, allowing you to assess patient needs, identify risks, and implement appropriate interventions to maximise patient care. Your ability to adapt to changing clinical situations and make informed decisions ensures safe, effective, and responsive care delivery within the community environment. An effective communicator, you utilise information technology, written documentation, and strong verbal and interpersonal skills to maintain accurate records, facilitate continuity of care, and build positive relationships with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals. You are confident collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, planning and coordinating care that is outcome-focused and tailored to each patient’s individual circumstances and goals. Your experience supporting clients with complex healthcare needs has provided you with a thorough understanding of chronic disease management, clinical assessment, care coordination, and the challenges associated with delivering healthcare in community settings. You are committed to working collaboratively with patients and service providers to ensure holistic, coordinated, and accessible care. With a current NSW Driver Licence and the ability to travel as required, you are well equipped to provide flexible and responsive nursing care across diverse community settings. Your dedication to professional practice, quality care, and continuous improvement makes you a valuable member of any healthcare team.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ. Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

Child Safe Standards