At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate palliative care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and support.
- Company: Join a patient-focused team dedicated to innovative home healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, ongoing education, and access to advanced technology.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, exposure to diverse clinical settings, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, friendly environment.
- Qualifications: Must be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Hospital in Your Home (HIYH) is an innovative, patient-focused team that aims to provide the best possible care for our patients in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to acute in-hospital care and Palliative Care. We work together as a supportive, friendly team and strive to create a workplace where you will want to come and work. We offer 24-hour access to a nurse (in person or via telehealth) and care 7 days a week.
About the role
The position involves providing predominantly palliative care to patients in their homes, who would otherwise require hospitalization. The tasks include:
- conducting complex assessments
- troubleshooting
- providing palliative end-of-life care
- developing care plans
As a Hospital in Your Home employee, you will have the ability to maintain a high level of communication with patients, visitors and colleagues enabling you to deliver exceptional care.
What to expect:
- Exposure to a variety of hospital settings and working with like-minded Hospital in Your Home's exceptional healthcare clinicians
- Work within an innovative, supportive team work environment
- There may be an on-call component at times required, for appropriate candidates.
- You may be required to attend shifts at short notice, or up to six weeks in advance if available.
- You must be available to work a minimum of one weekend per fortnight
- You will be part of an on-call roster for over the phone care and referral management after hours.
You will be provided with:
- Benefits and perks
- Continuing education and access to online resources
- Support and exposure to different clinical specialities
- Access to Clinical Coordinators and Nurse Managers specific for this workforce
- Uniforms
- Innovative technology to support and enhance your patient care
- Flexibility of community work
- Above industry pay rates and penalty rates
Skills and experience
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse with a strong focus on patient-centered care, you are an independent practitioner who utilises excellent clinical skills, advanced critical thinking and communication skills. Through your hard-working and enthusiastic nature, you will have the ability to adapt to changing settings and work shifts that suit your lifestyle.
What you need to have:
- Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience in acute nursing, with current continuum of practice
- Current IV cannulation certification preferred or a willingness to complete soon after commencement
- Palliative Care qualifications or experience is desirable
- Complex Wound Care skills is desirable
- Understanding of Community-based services is desirable
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