RN - Broken Hill Hospital - Palliative Care

JPS Recruitment; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Broken Hill Base Hospital & Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse with palliative care experience for a three-month contract in Broken Hill, NSW. The role offers an hourly rate of AUD 53.93–78.50 and runs from 12 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, delivering compassionate, specialist care in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will hold AHPRA registration, have palliative care nursing experience, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in palliative care nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills, particularly in sensitive patient interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Emergency response capability and sound clinical judgment in acute situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a palliative care setting, supporting patients and families through complex clinical needs.
• Work within a regional health service committed to quality end-of-life care.

Skills

Palliative care nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Post-graduate qualification in palliative care nursing

First Aid and CPR

Job description

RN - Broken Hill Hospital - Palliative Care

Broken Hill Base Hospital & Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse with palliative care experience to join their team on a three-month contract. Based in Broken Hill, NSW, this role runs from 12 October 2026 through to 15 January 2027, offering a salary range of AUD$53.93 to AUD$78.50 per hour. This is an opportunity to deliver compassionate, specialist care in a supportive healthcare environment.

• Provide direct patient care in a palliative care setting, supporting patients and families through complex clinical needs
• AUD$53.93 to AUD$78.50 per hour, three-month contract with clear end date
• Work within a regional health service committed to quality end-of-life care

Preferred Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in palliative care nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills, particularly in sensitive patient interactions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Emergency response capability and sound clinical judgment in acute situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Post-graduate qualification or formal training in palliative care nursing
• Current First Aid and CPR certification