Registered Nurse - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered

About the role: 

As a Registered Nurse in Palliative Care at Moree Community Health Service, you will provide compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Working within a holistic care model, you will ensure patients, and their families receive the support and expertise needed to navigate this important stage of life, all within a supportive community environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing outpatient and inpatient support to palliative care clients across Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla, Toomelah, and Warialda.
• Delivering patient-centred care in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Dieticians, Oncology specialists, and Community Nursing teams.
• Enhancing the patient and family journey by supporting end-of-life decisions, including advanced care directives and palliation.
• Contributing to improving the appropriateness and effectiveness of palliative care.

Be part of a compassionate team committed to ensuring comfort, dignity, and personalised care for those in their most challenging moments.

Where you’ll be working: 

Nestled on the picturesque Northwest Slopes and Plains of New South Wales, Moree offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Just 3.5 hours from major cities and boasting daily direct flights to Sydney, Moree provides seamless connectivity without sacrificing its serene lifestyle.

Moree Community Health Service is at the heart of this welcoming town, offering exceptional palliative care services that cater to the unique needs of individuals and their families. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the region, the service provides a peaceful and supportive environment, allowing patients to receive compassionate, personalised care in a familiar setting.

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!

• Energetic and enthusiastic, bringing a positive and proactive approach to everything you do.
• Community-minded, with a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of those you serve.
• Dedicated to closing the gap, ensuring equitable care for all patients.
• A true team player, always ready to collaborate and support your colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and autonomous, with the drive to take initiative and work independently.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• *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-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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.  

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.

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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
 
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