Clinical Nurse – Palliative Care
Fixed-Term, Part-Time (60–67.5 Hours Per Fortnight)
Immediate Start | Perth Metropolitan Area
Service Areas: North Metro
Bethesda Health Care’s Metropolitan Palliative and Community Care Service (MPaCCS) is seeking applications from dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurses to join our dynamic palliative care team. This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity offering a chance to make a meaningful difference in patient care and quality of life within the community.
About the Role
In this role, you will actively promote best-practice nursing care for residents and their family carers through education, mentorship, and hands-on leadership. You will support facility staff in delivering evidence-based, holistic palliative care, ensuring that end-of-life care is compassionate, respectful, and of the highest quality.
While primarily based in North metropolitan areas, occasional support in the Southern suburbs may be required.
About You
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse with at least three years of palliative care experience who brings a passion for person-centred care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
· A strong commitment to delivering excellence in palliative care
· The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary specialist team
· Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships
· Leadership qualities and a deep understanding of palliative care practices
Essential Requirements
· Current AHPRA registration
· Valid WA Driver’s Licence (C-class, unrestricted)
· Willingness to obtain a National Police Clearance
· Full working rights in Australia
· A commitment to working within an organisation driven by values and behaviour
Why Join Bethesda Health Care and MPaCCS?
Bethesda Health Care is renowned for its compassionate, high-quality care, and our MPaCCS team provides a vital mobile palliative care consultancy service. We work collaboratively with GPs and healthcare providers across residential aged care, mental health, disability services, and corrections to improve patient outcomes and empower staff through education and mentorship.
As part of our team, you will work in a supportive environment that values occupational health and safety and is committed to workforce development.
Benefits:
· Friendly and modern working environment
· No on-call duties
· Set days, Monday to Friday roster
· Salary packaging up to $15,900
· Company-provided vehicle for work use
· Free parking
· Access to Sonder – Employee Wellbeing Platform and EAP Alternative, providing 24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support.
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV, cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and completed application form to bnowak@bethesda.org.au by 31 March 2026.
For further information or confidential enquiries, please contact Bernadette Nowak, Clinical Nurse Manager – MPaCCS, on 9217 1777 or via email at bnowak@bethesda.org.g.au.
Important Information:
· Only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered.
· Applicants must provide a Police Clearance issued within the last six months and a current Working with Children Check.
· Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Bethesda Health Care reserves the right to close applications before the specified date.
· Please note we are not engaging external recruitment agencies or agency assistants for this vacancy.
