Palliative Care Clinical Nurse – Calvary Palliative Home Care Team

Do you have a passion for palliative care?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in one of Australia’s leading palliative care teams?

If so, this role is for you!

• Part-time position – 0.8FTE (30 hours per week)
• Participation in alternate weekend on call roster
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

 About the role

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment.

Working 4 days per week across a 7-day rotating roster, you will provide high-quality palliative care to patients in their homes, supporting them and their families through all stages of care. You will practice in accordance with legislative requirements and the mission, values, policies, and procedures of Calvary.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across the palliative care service, including engagement with the Mary Potter Hospice team where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred assessments and care planning
• Provide high-quality palliative care in the home environment
• Monitor, evaluate, and adapt care plans in response to changing patient needs
• Collaborate effectively with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and the multidisciplinary team
• Work autonomously while managing a community-based caseload and home visits
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-up care
• Work within WHS requirements specific to community nursing
• Contribute to education, mentoring, and support of staff
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement

What you bring 

You are a motivated and compassionate clinician who brings a positive, proactive approach to care. You are confident working independently in the community while remaining closely connected to your team, and you are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred palliative care.

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 12 months post graduate experience in palliative care
• Demonstrated experience in a community or home-based clinical nursing role (highly desirable)
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of the Little Company of Mary
• Current, unrestricted driver’s licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care, or willingness to work towards

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.