Nurse Practitioner Community Palliative Care

About the Role

Closing Date: 26/04/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Situated at the foot of the Aussie Alps and on the banks of the mighty Murray River

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner will be a valued member of the Wodonga Community Palliative Care service to provide clinical leadership and mentoring and undertake specialist palliative care clinical consultation to enhance the quality of life for a person with a life limiting illness. As a permanent part time role, the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team which is inclusive of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Grief and Bereavement worker and Volunteer Coordinator, that encompasses support of holistic needs to alleviate suffering of patients and their families in the community setting.  The successful applicant will become an active member of a highly supportive team, displaying a commitment to professional growth and development, quality improvement, as well as developing skills in providing quality palliative care treatment and advice. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Current registration & endorsement with AHPRA as a Nurse Practitioner of Palliative Care
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide flexibility within the multidisciplinary community palliative care team, as well with local palliative care consultants and specialists, general practitioners, and other health care providers
• Provision of direct and indirect specialist palliative care for patients and their families in the community setting
• Assist in mentoring and development and delivery of palliative care education and training opportunities
• Identification and involvement in palliative care quality improvement activities and research opportunities
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with & promote reflective practice accross the nursing workforce, and engage in clinical supervision
• Current Drivers Licence

Employment Type: This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Wendy Harding at wendy.harding@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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