After Hours Coordinator - Palliative Care

Employer: Cabrini Health
Location: Prahran
Type: Casual
Closing Date: 31/05/2022
Reference No: R002876 

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Summary

About Cabrini

Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

About Cabrini's Palliative and Supportive Care

Cabrini’s palliative and supportive care service provides compassionate and expert care to patients living with life-limiting illnesses, receiving end-of-life care or requiring support with pain and symptom management during or after treatment. The purpose-built palliative and supportive care inpatient unit at Prahran houses 22 single rooms, and is supported by a team of skilled doctors, nurses, pastoral and social workers, chaplains, counsellors, dietitians, pharmacists and physiotherapists.

After Hours Coordinator (RN Grade 5)
Casual Position
Prahran Palliative Care

About the role

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join a dedicated team of multidisciplinary palliative care experts. If you are a dynamic and suitably qualified Registered Nurse that has proven leadership skills - this is your opportunity to join our team! This position will suit an registered nurse who has a passion for providing evidenced-based palliative care and has the ability to lead a team and coach staff to deliver an exceptional patient and family experience.

The successful candidate will be a team player, use a strength-based approach to leadership and work closely with other Afterhours Coordinators.

The role reports to and is supported by the Nurse Manager Cabrini Prahran Inpatient Unit.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of the shift and planning for the forthcoming shift and patient activity
• Provides clinical expertise for the clinical team after hours and on weekends
• Communicating and escalating issues to appropriate senior staff as per policies and procedures and ensuring follow-up
• Providing support and coaching staff when required to assist in problem solving
• Liaising with medical staff and other visiting health professionals to facilitate an integrated model of care
• Triage community calls documenting clinical information and outcome
• Liaise with the Homecare team regarding out of hours visits and admissions

What We Offer

Cabrini offers

• Salary Packaging
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Close to public transportation
• Cabrini is an equal opportunity employer
• Cabrini is committed to providing a safe environment for children
• Compassion – Integrity – Courage – Respect

Selection Criteria

About you

Along with your passion for palliative care nursing, you will have the following:

• Relevant nursing qualifications and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Post graduate qualifications and/or previous experience in Palliative Care or relevant stream
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• An interest/experience in driving quality improvement activities and ensuring outcomes are delivered
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritise tasks
• Excellent customer service with attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook