Job Description
SVHM Registered Nurse (Grade 2)
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Permanent position available 32 hours per week
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Friendly and supportive team environment
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Based in Kew in our beautiful new facility
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About the Role
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The unit is a purpose-built facility set against a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra River and bush surrounds. If you are passionate about palliative care and have a strong commitment for evidence based, patient centred care we would love to hear from you. Duties include:
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The demonstration of a person-centred approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
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The identification and corrective management of patient risks including skin integrity, falls and medication management.
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Liaise with the patient, patient's family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
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Actively participate and contribute to all quality improvements including monthly audits
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Act as a role model and support for junior staff in all clinical aspects
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Classification for this position will be YP3 - YP9 ($69,****** - $92,****** per annum pro rata)
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Your Contribution
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Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree with AHPRA registration
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Specialist Palliative Care experience is essential
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment
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Motivated professional with exceptional communication and time management skills
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Current National criminal history check
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What we offer
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Salary Packaging - increase your take home pay
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Employee Assistance Program
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Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
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Staff car parking
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Career development & advancement encouraged
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Culture of continuous improvement
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About Caritas Christi Kew
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The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi Kew 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 and occasional respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team .
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Working at St Vincent's
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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.
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Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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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.
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Closing Date: 26 September *******:59pm
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Reconciliation Action Plan
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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work workplace that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
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As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes,

📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Palliative Care (Victoria)
🏢 Svha
📍 Victoria