Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Palliative Care

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Permanent, Part Time 64 hr/FN
 

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

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Your Contribution

• 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 we Offer
• 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

About Caritas Christi
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.  ​

Working at St Vincent’s
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.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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