At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate palliative care and support to clients and families in their homes.
- Company: Join Eastern Palliative Care, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to quality community care.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, gym discounts, and access to employee assistance programs.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with strong clinical skills and compassion for palliative care.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
- Permanent Part Time Opportunity
- Make a meaningful difference every day
Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) , we believe everyone deserves to live with the best possible quality of life before dying in their place of choice.
We support clients, families and carers through compassionate, person-centered care in their own homes and communities.
We are looking for an experienced
Registered Nurse – Grade 3A to join our Nursing and Medical Services team on a permanent part-time basis (2 days per week).
This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a role where your care, communication and advocacy can make a genuine difference to people and their families at an important time in their lives.
About the role
Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality palliative care to clients, families and carers in the community.
- Provide comprehensive, holistic nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
- Deliver, evaluate and coordinate high-quality palliative nursing care in collaboration with clients, families, carers and other health professionals.
- Build trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring their needs, choices and wishes remain at the centre of care.
- Provide clinical advice, education and advocacy to clients, families and carers.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, health professionals and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Make advanced clinical decisions and respond appropriately to changing client needs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, research and quality activities.
- Support and mentor colleagues and student placements as required.
- Maintain accurate client records and effectively manage your workload with a high degree of autonomy.
- Provide culturally appropriate, respectful and inclusive care.
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical capability, compassion and a genuine commitment to palliative care.
Desirable requirements
- At least 12 months' community-based palliative care experience; or a minimum of four years' post-registration nursing experience
- A postgraduate qualification (or currently working towards one) in palliative care, oncology, community nursing or a related field
- Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Essential Requirements
- Current
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in General Nursing that meets AHPRA registration requirements.
- Current National Police Check
- Current Working With Children Check
- Working rights in Australia
- A current Victorian driver's licence
Why join EPC?
At EPC, you will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based community palliative care.
Our values of
Compassion, Dignity, Excellence and Empowerment guide the way we care for our clients and how we work together as colleagues.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity and access, and respects the different cultures, rights and practices within our community.
Benefits
- Meaningful work in a not-for-profit organisation
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!
- Exclusive employee access to discounted Cadbury products
- Discounted employee gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Financial Advisory and Planning Services
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and identities.
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Registered Nurse Grade 3A in Melbourne employer: Eastern Palliative Care
Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its employees and the community it serves. With a strong focus on compassionate care, EPC fosters a collaborative work culture where staff are valued and supported, offering opportunities for professional growth within the healthcare sector. Employees benefit from competitive salary packaging, access to financial planning services, and a commitment to inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful palliative care.
