- Palliative Care role based in Neringah Hospital at Wahroonga
- Permanent part-time 3 days per week role for an experienced Assistant in Nursing
- 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, aged and dementia care, mental health services for older people, rehabilitation 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 Assistant in Nursing works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care.
About the role
Applications are invited from an experienced and skilled Assistant in Nursing to join our team. You will be a part of a highly dedicated team that provides the best patient-centred care for Palliative patients.
This permanent part-time 3 days per week opportunity will be in our Palliative ward located at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga. We offer applicants a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the unit. Our staff are valued members of the multi-disciplinary team and are encouraged to participate in all learning and development activities.
About you
- Second-year student in Bachelor of Nursing with a desire to work in a palliative care ward, or Certificate III in Healthcare with at least one year's relevant experience.
- Ability 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
- 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 Breda Keating at brkeating@hammond.com.au
Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. 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.