Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care (Casual)
Karuna Hospice Service Ltd ("Karuna") is a community-focused organisation guided by Buddhist principles.Karuna isdedicated to alleviating suffering by fostering choice, agency, and quality of life for all. Through specialised end-of-life care and other holistic supports, we provide compassionate, dignity-centred guidance to individuals, carers, and the broader community. As part of our team, you will help uphold these values with intent and compassion, to empower people to embrace both living and dying,and support them to findpeace within.
Do you have the clinical expertise and heart to guide individuals and families through end-of-life care with dignity and compassion?
We are seeking a skilled
Clinical Nurse (Casual)
to join our close-knit Clinical Team. In this role, you will:
Deliver advanced, evidence-based palliative nursing care to clients in their homes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and personalised care
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to colleagues and students
Promote client autonomy, dignity, and quality of life during end-of-life care
Participate in ongoing service development, education, and quality initiatives
What You'll Bring
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 3 years' experience in advanced palliative care nursing
Strong clinical decision-making and holistic assessment skills
Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities




The ability to participate in our 24/7 care roster - including weekends and on call
Postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Care (desirable)
Why Karuna:
Karuna is a place where people matter. Every conversation, every service, every step we take is grounded in
humility, kindness, courage, and respect
. Join a team that values human connection and works with purpose to support carers through every stage of their journey.
Meaningful, client-centered palliative care.
Supportive, values-driven team culture.
Flexible casual role with on-call and casual loading.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to access:
Not-for-profit salary packaging
benefits to increase your take home pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
for you and family members
A
police check
will be required for this role - we'll coordinate it and cover the cost.
For the safety of our team members and clients, Karuna has mandatory immunisation requirements for team members who have direct client contact, which includes this role. We will discuss these requirements at interview.
At Karuna, we're proud to be an equal prospect employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome people of all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment throughout every stage of employment.
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📌 Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care (Casual) (Queensland)
🏢 Karuna Hospice Services
📍 Queensland