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Provide compassionate care where it matters most. Employment Information Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 20 Location: Forster Community Health Services Requisition ID: REQ641901 Applications Close: Tuesday 17th March 2026 Eligibility 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. About The Opportunity Forster Community Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about palliative care to join our Generalist Care team. This role offers the privilege of supporting patients and families in their own homes, providing specialist care across the Lower Mid North Coast. About The Role As a Community Palliative Care Registered Nurse, you will: Deliver personcentred care to people living with lifelimiting illness in their homes Provide expert symptom and medication management Coordinate care and manage your caseload with confidence and autonomy Work closely with the Lower Mid North Coast Specialist Palliative Care team to meet physical, emotional and social needs Support patients and families to maintain dignity, comfort and quality of life About You A Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in palliative care Empathetic, resilient and committed to holistic practice Skilled in communication and relationshipbuilding Organised and confident in managing a community caseload A critical thinker who values evidencebased care Comfortable working both independently and within a team Postgraduate palliative care studies are ideal, or you are willing to pursue them. Why you will love working here 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and wellbeing - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Support from the Nurse Unit Manager and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant Access to the Wound Management Specialist and Clinical Nurse Educator for specialty tasks Annual clinical competencies in Syringe Drivers and other rolespecific skills Ongoing education and training opportunities aligned with the core work of Community Palliative Care About The Team Youll join the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team at Forster Community Health Service, working alongside Community Health Nursing, the NurseLed Clinic, Child and Family Services and several outreach programs. Youll also collaborate with broader specialties such as Wound Management, Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation, Continence, Dietetics, Diabetes Education, Immunisation, Audiometry and Wound Specialist services. The Palliative Care team, including a Clinical Nurse Consultant, nursing staff, a Bereavement Counsellor and volunteers, supports Forster as one of four key regions across the Lower Mid North Coast. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position or role related queries or questions contact Elle Maytom on [email protected] Important Information Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths 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 wellbeing 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. 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 [email protected] for confidential support. Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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 takehome 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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! Facebook LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr