Community Palliative Care Nurse - Fixed Term Part Time - Numurkah
Victoria, Australia
Part Time
14 hours ago
$113,289 USD
About this role
Position: Community Palliative Care Nurse
Location: Numurkah
EFT/Hours: 0.8 EFT (64 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status: Fixed Term Part Time (3 months)
Hourly Rate: $56.6447 per hour plus 12% superannuation
About the Role
NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for a Community Palliative Care Nurse to join our team in Palliative Care at Numurkah. The Community Palliative Care Nurse is responsible for supporting individuals with life limiting illness and their carers/family to optimise quality of life across the continuum of palliative care, both the home environment and other care settings across the Moira Shire catchment area.
The position will provide and coordinate supportive care to meet the complex clinical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with life limiting illness, through high level clinical and psychosocial assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of palliative care service provision in partnership with General Practitioners, specialist consultants, District Nursing Services, Allied Health Professionals and other health and community-based services.
The Community Palliative Care Nurse also plays a pivotal role in providing advice, support and education to the family and carers and of people referred for support, and may at times be required to provide on-call support after-hours to ensure clients and their family are supported during end-of-life care. Under the governance of NCN Health, the Moira Palliative Care Service provides community-based palliative care services across the Moira Shire catchment area.
About You
- Vaccination against seasonal Influenza (mandatory)
- Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualifications in palliative care or working towards same.
- Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience in palliative care or related area.
- Competent in using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and well-developed computer skills, including the use of tablets/hand held devices at point of care.
What We Offer
At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.
- Professional and career development
- Reward and recognition program
- Health and wellbeing program
- Social club membership and events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Free on-site car parking and bike parking
- NCN Health uniform
- Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)
Enquiries
Rachel O'Dwyer, Manager Community Nursing, Phone: (03) 5862 0560
For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date
Tuesday, 12th May 2026 at 11:59pm
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.
Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on 03 5862 0388.
About Us
NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.
With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.
Why Join Us?
We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.
We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.
NCN Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies/third parties and will not be liable, or responsible for, any fees or costs associated with their submission.