• World-class specialised palliative care right here in Queensland
• Investment into your professional development and training
• Innovative service models delivering exceptional end of life care
• Regional locations including: Rockhampton, Emerald, Townsville and Cairns.
• Rates: $35.41 to $49.17 p/h+salary packaging benefits+staff discountd

Are you as passionate and committed to providing exceptional end of life care as much as we are? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Blue Care is embarking on an exciting transformation to expand its palliative care services around the state of Queensland. We have an incredible opportunity for Clinical and Registered Nurses to be part of the team that is renowned for the quality of palliative care it provides to clients and their families.

We believe that every Queenslander deserves the peace of mind to receive quality palliative care in the comfort of their own home. Our palliative care program provides holistic care through the provision of multi-disciplinary services across metropolitan and regional Queensland. In their greatest time of need, Blue Care is there for them. 

• We’re building innovative person-focused service models backed by some of the latest technology. 
• We’re investing in the professional development and growth of our specialist palliative care nurses, offering opportunities for you to expand your skills and experience in providing complex care.
• We’re expanding the capacity and capability of our team, allowing us to deliver more services across Queensland particularly in regional and remote locations.
• For those that love to travel, our service model establishes major hubs across Queensland that will support local towns and communities, so there’s the potential for you to see different parts of regional Queensland throughout the year.

Be part of the team that will lead the way in delivering world class palliative care to people in their own home. This is your opportunity to be part of something unique, something truly remarkable and innovative. Sound exciting enough? We think so! Don’t miss out, apply today and let’s connect.

 What you will bring:

• Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate to practice in the State where employed.
• Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification.
• Mid to senior level general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experience and person-centred care.
• Experience in palliative care, pain management, acute care management or currently studying towards a qualification in palliative care, is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to communicate and interact with clients and other stakeholders to identify and respond effectively to care needs.
• Current driver’s licence, with confidence to drive within rural and remote Queensland.

We’ll look after you too:

Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated and passionate team of more than 8,000 people do is built on our commitment to recognising individuals while enabling independence, choice and freedom. As the largest community care provider in Queensland, Blue Care delivers services to over 80 communities, offering you the opportunity to take your career anywhere from Coomera to Cairns. We offer:

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging and meals and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance
• Access to financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Learning and development and mentorship in palliative care to support you in your role
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Relocation and short-time accommodation provided if applicable
• Opportunities to work in unique rural and remote Queensland locations

Ready to work together?

Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. 

For CN applicants please use reference CN43066.

For RN applicants please use reference RN43068.

As part of UnitingCare, we work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Everybody is welcome here. Diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters)  approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.