This is for a Permanent Part Time appointment up to 56 hours per fortnight (0.74 FTE).

What is our Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care role?

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse to join our team.

As a member of the Palliative Care multidisciplinary team, you will provide nursing expertise supporting person- and family-centred care. For example, complex care coordination with internal and external services, patient advocacy, emotional support for patient and family, and education. You will also be expected to provide Palliative Care specialist nursing support to fellow colleagues under various clinical settings. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to uphold our organisational values.

Under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), Clinical Nurse practises in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing Practice Decision Making Flowchart. This role provides advanced, comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. In addition, Clinical Nurse acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition and collaboration.

Palliative Care Team work closely with primary teams caring for patients who have a life limiting illness and require relief of complex physical and emotional symptoms which can no longer be managed by teams alone. The team considers all aspects of a person's social and spiritual needs to guide appropriate care in a reassuring and skilled manner. In addition, this service can support those receiving Palliative treatments and those who have ceased treatments and who are approaching end of life.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Wilson Kang directly on 0478 277 132 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online WA Government Jobs | Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the essential selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as outlined in the attached JDF.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date 28 August 2025 will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.