Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in rural NSW is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a permanent full-time role at Tamworth Hospital. This position entails providing compassionate, person-centered care to patients at the end of their life and guiding families through difficult moments. Candidates should hold a Registered Nurse qualification and possess effective communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave policies, and support for professional development. Ideal for individuals who demonstrate resilience and empathy in their practice.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport for health and well-being

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse who can provide compassionate, person-centered care.
• Ability to mentor staff and supervise students.
• Experience in palliative care settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and support their families.
• Advocate for patients and assist in navigating care decisions.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Cultural safety awareness

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Bring calm, compassion and heart to a place where care truly matters

Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: Monday 26th January 2025

Where you’ll be working

Step into a palliative care environment that is gentle, respectful, and deeply meaningful. This is a space where dignity, comfort and humanity sit at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be caring for people at the end of their life, supporting families who are grieving and navigating moments that require sensitivity, warmth, and steady presence. And with a state‑of‑the‑art new facility opening in 2027, you’ll be part of a service that’s growing into an even more supportive and purpose‑built space.

About the role

In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, person‑centred care that honours each patient’s wishes and supports families through some of their most vulnerable moments. You’ll advocate for patients, help families understand care decisions, respond to changing clinical needs and work closely with external stakeholders who help shape each person’s care journey. You’ll mentor and guide staff when needed, supervise students and delegate to ENs and AINs with confidence and respect. Every shift combines clinical skill with emotional intelligence, cultural respect, and a commitment to safe, thoughtful care.

About you

You bring a soft, steady energy. You’re calm, gentle and grounded, with the kind of resilience that helps you stay present in difficult moments while still offering warmth and hope. You communicate with care, you collaborate with ease, and you’re dedicated to culturally safe practice. You’re someone who understands the honour of being trusted in these final chapters of life and shows up with empathy every time.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be welcomed with structured orientation days, both corporate and ward based, so you feel settled and confident. You’ll have dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators on both wards, plus unwavering support from Tracey and the broader team. You won’t do this work alone. You’ll be guided, backed and supported every step of the way.

Benefits

• Access to The Welcome Experience – settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full‑time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work‑life balance
• Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well‑being – discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson on [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
• Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
• This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
• Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.
• Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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