Job Description

Job Description:

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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 current 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 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 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 ChristiKew

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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
n 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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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
n Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
n 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).
n 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:
n 26 September 2026 11:59pm 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.

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For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

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Code of Conduct:

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View Code of Conduct

📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Palliative Care (Victoria)
🏢 St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
📍 Victoria