About the role
This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity to 31st January 2027. The Palliative Care Registrar is based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga, and provides palliative care reviews to patients in an inpatient setting, and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that medical clinical care is provided to inpatients of the Palliative Care service, under the supervision of the Specialist-in-charge.
HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.
The essence of this role
- Provide in-patient care to people admitted to the Palliative Care unit
- Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in providing patient care
- Maintain an appropriate standard of personal professionalism at all times and in all activities undertaken
- Implement a personal learning program for the term in conjunction with their Specialist Supervisor
- Participate in after-hours care of palliative care inpatients
About you
- Unrestricted NSW Medical Board Registration or eligibility for Unrestricted NSW Registration
- Primary Medical degree, eligible for Medical Board registration, and a minimum of two years supervised practice as an RMO
- Experience in Palliative Medicine or related specialty with competence in the individual specialty area expected to be consistent with the level of training and professional development stage attained by the individual occupying the position
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Current Driver’s License
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Advanced palliative medicine trainee (RACP, AChPM) or other Accredited trainees (eg other specialities, general practice) is desirable
- Working towards post-graduate qualifications in Palliative Medicine (including a palliative care diploma) or related specialty, is desirable
Benefits - What are we offering
- Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
- Additional training & career development opportunities
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
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For any specific queries please contact Sarah Thompson at sthompson@hammond.com.au
Closing date: 18th October 2026
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 staff screening, a criminal record check and immunisation checks
