Registered Nurse Grade 2

Palliative Care Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Employee counselling

Work-life balance

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Staff discounts

Professional development

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking a Grade 2 Registered Nurse for the palliative care unit at Caritas Christi in Kew. You will deliver high-quality patient care under the Nurse Unit Manager, support professional development and mentor junior staff to achieve ward KPIs.

The role requires a nursing degree that meets AHPRA criteria for Grade 2 Registered Nurses, current AHPRA registration, and at least 3 years' experience in palliative care nursing; a post-registration qualification

Qualifications

• Degree in general nursing meeting AHPRA requirements for Grade 2 RN.
• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Palliative Care Nursing.
• Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care desirable.
• Current National criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care within the palliative care unit under Nurse Unit Manager guidance.
• Support and assist colleagues and contribute to specified ward KPIs.
• Mentor and preceptor new staff, nursing graduates and undergraduates.

Skills

Palliative Care Nursing

Clinical competency

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Tools

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Employer:St Vincent's Caritas Christi
Location: Kew
Type:Permanent, Part-time
Closing Date: Open

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end-of-life care, symptom management, assistance with discharge planning and respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.

About the Role

You as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care within the palliative care unit. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will also be responsible for his/her own professional development, for supporting and assisting his/her colleagues and facilitating achievement of specific KPI's as developed for the ward/unit.

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
• Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to Palliative Care, and areas pertinent to nursing
• Act as a role model and support junior staff in all clinical aspects
• Mentor and preceptor new staff, nursing graduates and undergraduates

Selection Criteria

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in general nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Grade 2 Registered Nurses
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Palliative Care Nursing is essential
• Post registration qualification in Palliative Care is desirable
• Current National criminal history check

What is offered

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement