At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, holistic care to patients in a supportive environment.
- Company: Mercy Health, a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated staff.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with flexible hours and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most critical moments.
- Qualifications: Current registration as a Registered Nurse and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours: 24 hours per fortnight
Location: Mercy Health Albury, Inpatient Palliative Care Unit
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Nurse Unit Manager: Jess McLean
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
Mercy Palliative Care is a dedicated 10‑bed inpatient unit. Our team provides compassionate, holistic care for patients requiring end‑of‑life support and symptom management. We are a small, highly collaborative unit where every team member plays a crucial role in creating a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and their families.
As a Registered Nurse in Mercy Palliative Care, you will provide quality, client‑focused care to patients, their families, and carers using a holistic and person‑centred approach. You will act as a professional role model, demonstrating and upholding the core values of Mercy Health in every interaction. In this role, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with medical, allied health, and support staff to deliver coordinated, responsive care. You will be required to provide flexible, empathetic, and skilled support to consumers and carers while maintaining a high level of clinical professionalism.
What you’ll bring
- You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient‑centred care.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with NSW public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgement to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Registered Nurse – Palliative Care employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
