Palliative Care Coordinator (RN) - Leadership & Impact

NSW Health; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Care Coordinator for Palliative Care within the Inland Network of the Southern NSW Local Health District. The role requires current AHPRA RN registration with post-registration palliative care qualifications and at least three years of clinical experience.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, exercise autonomy in clinical decisions, and communicate effectively using IT, in a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA and post-registration palliative care qualifications; minimum 3 years in clinical specialty.
• Competencies in delivering specialist nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making and provide leadership in advancing nursing specialty practice.
• Strong clinical communication using IT, written and verbal skills; professional interpersonal interactions.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking for person-centred care at extended role level.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and negotiate to deliver quality nursing care; lead change in care coordination.
• Commitment to professional development, maintaining competence and mentoring others.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence and willingness to drive/travel long distances including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate palliative care within the Inland Network and Southern NSW Local Health District.
• Provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team and support development of nursing specialty practice.
• Promote evidence-based, person-centred care and drive quality improvement.
• Engage with patients and carers to ensure compassionate, responsive care.
• Participate in professional development and mentorship of team members.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Palliative Care

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Mentoring/supervision

Driver's licence

Education

Post-registration Palliative Care qualification

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Care Coordinator for Palliative Care within the Inland Network of the Southern NSW Local Health District. The role requires current AHPRA RN registration with post-registration palliative care qualifications and at least three years of clinical experience.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, exercise autonomy in clinical decisions, and communicate effectively using IT, in a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.