Senior Staff Nurse (Day Care)

Dover Park Hospice is on an inspiring journey of growth and transformation. As we adopt new systems, enhance our processes, and discover more effective ways of working together, we are committed to creating an even more compassionate and supportive space for our patients and their loved ones. If you’re someone with a heart for care and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us on this journey.

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic team-player who is keen to join and grow with our team as a Senior Staff Nurse (Day Care).

Reporting to the Nurse Clinician, the Senior Staff Nurse supports and provides care to patients with advanced life-limiting illnesses.

Job Scope :

• Perform comprehensive palliative care assessment of day hospice patients


• Perform screening & triaging of new referrals


• Provide consultative advice, social engagement & psychosocial support to patients and family members based on care needs.


• Support families and caregivers of patients and work with the rest of the multi-disciplinary team to provide symptom management, nursing care, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care.


• Monitor patient’s symptoms whilst attending day care, administer medications as necessary and conduct appropriate escalation of care

Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing


• State Registered Nurse with minimum 5 years of nursing experience in acute care setting.


• 3 years’ experience as a staff nurse in a palliative, geriatric, or oncology care setting and/or community/centre-based setting is preferred.


• Post-Basic training in Palliative Care Nursing, Gerontology or Community Health will be an advantage as it is relevant to the role in terms of skillsets.


• Ability to speak a second language or dialect(s) is an advantage the patients comes from diverse groups.


• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.

The successful candidate can expect to earn up to $5,000 basic salary per month, commensurate with experience.