Job Description
Job Description
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SVHM Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Permanent position available 32 hours per week Friendly and supportive team environment 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 surroundings. 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.
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Duties
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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
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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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About St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)
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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.
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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. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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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 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

-us/reconciliation or get in contact at
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Why join us
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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.
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St Vincent's Health Australia
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St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
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Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
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Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
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From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, Recent South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
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The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Palliative Care (Victoria)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Victoria