At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive palliative care unit.
- Company: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, a leading health service driven by compassion and excellence.
- Benefits: Wellbeing initiatives, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Degree in nursing, AHPRA registration, and 3 years' experience in Palliative Care.
Employer: St Vincent's Caritas Christi
Location: Kew
Type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing Date: Open
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end-of-life care, symptom management, assistance with discharge planning and respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.
About the Role
You as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care within the palliative care unit. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will also be responsible for his/her own professional development, for supporting and assisting his/her colleagues and facilitating achievement of specific KPI's as developed for the ward/unit.
- Demonstrate a person-centred approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
- Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to Palliative Care, and areas pertinent to nursing
- Act as a role model and support junior staff in all clinical aspects
- Mentor and preceptor new staff, nursing graduates and undergraduates
Selection Criteria
- Degree in general nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Grade 2 Registered Nurses
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Palliative Care Nursing is essential
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care is desirable
- Current National criminal history check
What is offered
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
How to Apply
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