Palliative Care RN – Home Visits with Flexible Hours

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance & gym

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Job summary

Calvary Home Care in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse specialising in palliative care to deliver high-quality in-home care for clients across short and long-term programs. The role involves overnight support, complex symptom management, and client education in home or residential settings.

Key responsibilities include care planning, wound care, medication administration, and effective communication with families and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Nursing registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years of palliative care nursing experience preferred.
• NDIS clearance or willingness to obtain one is required.
• Police clearance within 6 months is required.
• Owning a car with KM allowance is provided.
• CPR and manual handling competencies expected.

Responsibilities

• Support and educate clients with terminal diagnoses.
• Educate and support families and carers.
• Prepare and administer subcutaneous medications and CSCI for symptom management.
• Provide general nursing care including wound care and catheter dressings.
• Document accurately and timely in client records.
• Communicate within clinical and community palliative care teams and referrers.
• Complete initial assessments and develop care plans for clients.
• Monitor and update care plans to ensure appropriate care.
• Recognise deterioration and escalate as needed.
• Promote best practice and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

AHPRA Nursing

Palliative care

NDIS Clearance

Police Check

Driver’s Licence

Car Owner

CPR Certification

Teamwork

Job description

Calvary Home Care in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse specialising in palliative care to deliver high-quality in-home care for clients across short and long-term programs. The role involves overnight support, complex symptom management, and client education in home or residential settings.

Key responsibilities include care planning, wound care, medication administration, and effective communication with families and the clinical team.