Careers

• Community Palliative care role based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga
• Two Permanent roles - one full-time and one part-time 8 days per fortnight
• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in palliative care, rehabilitation, aged and dementia care, mental health services for older people and other related health and aged care services.  HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services, and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care. 

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. 

HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles. The Registered Nurse works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care.

About the role

There are two permanent positions - one full-time role and one part-time role (8 days per fortnight) for experienced and skilled Registered Nurses. Based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga you will be a part of a highly dedicated Community Palliative Care team that provides the evidence-based nursing care and advice to patients with palliative care needs.

We offer a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the team. Our team are valued members of the multi-disciplinary team and are encouraged to participate in all learning and development activities.

About you

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Experience working in the specialty area of palliative care in an inpatient setting or community is desirable
• Desirable four years post-graduate experience and working towards a post-graduate palliative care qualification.
• Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, and analysis in your daily practice as a registered nurse
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment

What we offer

• Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free)
• Professional Development opportunities (Conferences, PEPA Training, Scholarship)
• HammondCare Employee Benefits (Fitness Passport, JB Hifi discounts)
• Clinical Nurse Speciality (CNS1) opportunities available for eligible Registered Nurses
• Scholarship and education opportunities with HammondCare

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

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For any specific queries please contact Michelle Griffiths at mgriffiths@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 30th November 2024

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.