RN Div 1 Community Palliative Care

Employer: Melbourne City Mission
Location: Thornbury
Type: Part Time
Closing Date:  26 April 2024

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Summary

• Ongoing Part time 0.7 FTE opportunity with flexible work arrangements 
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges 
• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging benefits available

About The Role: 

Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with external health professionals, the Palliative Care registered nurse will provide specialist palliative care to MCMPC clients in accordance with the, values, policies and procedures of Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care, and within the philosophy and organisational values of Melbourne City Mission.

In this role you will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and regular review of palliative care clients - using a holistic and anticipatory approach. 
• Plan and coordinate services (with other agencies or disciplines) relating to end of life care with all clients and carers. 
• Deliver a high standard of care regardless of clients’ or colleagues’ differing values, beliefs, culture and social context. 
• Have the ability to work independently with guidance and support from the senior nursing team. 

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting. 
• Sensitivity to people living with a terminal condition and those who are dying or bereaved.

Selection Criteria

What you need:

• Essential: Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience. 
• Preference for experience in palliative care or oncology. 
• Strongly desirable but not essential experience in community nursing. 
• Demonstrated high level of skill in clinical decision-making and assessment skills.

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What is offered

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia 
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits 
• Supportive learning and development environment 
• Culture of continuous improvement 
• Applicants with experience in palliative care will be employed as a Grade 3 Registered Nurse. 
• Successful applicants without palliative care experience will be employed as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse.