Job Description:
Permanent, Part Time - 32 hours per fortnight
Friendly and supportive team environment
Kew located, in our beautiful new facility
About the Role
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: -
The demonstration of a
person-centred
approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
The identification and corrective management of patient risks including skin integrity,
falls
and medication management.
Liaise with the patient, patient's family, medical and ancillary staff as
or requested
Actively
participate
and contribute to all quality improvements including monthly audits
Act as a role model and support for junior staff in all clinical aspects
Classification for this position will be
YP3 - YP
9
($69,****** - $92,****** per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree with AHPRA registration
Specialist Palliative Care experience is essential
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
in
a
multi-disciplinary environment
Motivated professional with exceptional communication and time management skills
Current National criminal history check
What we offer
Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Staff Health Centre
Staff car parking
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About Caritas Christi
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
.
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:
16 September *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work setting 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
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or get in contact at
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📌 Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne