Challenging and rewarding work environment
Excellent benefits, including salary packing
Six month fixed-term contract, part-time, 32 hours per week (0.8 EFT)
About the Role
This dynamic position will be responsible for providing the highest quality nursing care within our Palliative Care in-patient Unit. Acting as a role model, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and implement ‘best practice’ clinical skills.
You will also:
Maintain and further develop your level of clinical competence
Demonstrate a Person Care Approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to Palliative Care, and areas pertinent to nursing
Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 per annum, pro-rata).
Your Contribution
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with a passion for palliative care. Experience in palliative care desired but not essential.
You will also have:
Current AHPRA Registration
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
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
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Palliative Care Unit
The Palliative Care in-patient Unit Kew, is a unit specialising in the care of patients with life limiting illness who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patient's are admitted mainly for end of life care, complex symptom management, discharge planning and occasional respite. Care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.
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).
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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan