Registered Nurse - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Tamworth is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the palliative care team. In this role, you will provide dignified care to patients at the end of their life, support families during difficult times, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is calm, resilient, and skilled in communication, with a commitment to culturally safe practice. This permanent full-time position offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Structured orientation days

Support from Clinical Nurse Educators

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid Registered Nurse qualification.
• Experience in palliative care or similar settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical practices and patient advocacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care honoring each patient’s wishes.
• Advocate for patients and assist families through vulnerable moments.
• Mentor and guide staff and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Cultural respect

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
Requisition ID: REQ618182
Applications Close: Sunday 21st December 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.

Need more information?
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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.
• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part‑time and contract employees will be made on a pro‑rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD‑[e-mail].

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