Join our team across a range of Registered Nurse vacancies within the Tamworth Hospital Palliative Care Team. Whether you are looking for permanent full-time or part-time opportunities - we want to hear from you!

Remuneration: $36.38- $51.08 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ558336
Applications Close: Tuesday 8th April 2025

At Tamworth Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Palliative Care team. As a member of this specialised unit, you will play a vital role in providing holistic and compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, supporting them and their families through their palliative journey. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care plans, ensuring the needs of patients are met with dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Support patients and families with emotional and psychological care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
• Ensure comfort measures are maintained, including pain management, symptom control, and end-of-life care.
• Document patient care and monitor progress, adjusting plans as necessary

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse who:

• Has experience in Palliative Care or is passionate about providing end-of-life care.
• Possesses excellent clinical skills and knowledge in pain management and symptom control.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to support and provide guidance to patients and families during challenging times.
• Is empathetic, patient, and able to provide comfort in emotionally charged situations.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating effectively with others.
• Has current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Essential criteria:

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals in their final stages of life and want to work in a supportive, dedicated team, we encourage you to apply. Make a difference in the lives of others at Tamworth Hospital—apply now!

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
5) Part-time opportunities also available

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson on [email protected]

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.

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

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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 [email protected] 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.

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