Palliative Care NP: Clinical Leader & Mentor

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; ZAR 1,289,000 - 1,875,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel across Eldercare sites

Professional development

Job summary

Eldercare is seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Specialist to lead palliative care practice across our residential aged care homes. You will be a trusted clinical leader, working with residents, families and teams to shape decision‑making and education across our organisation.

You will travel across Eldercare sites as required, bringing evidence‑based practice to enhance resident experiences and outcomes. AHPRA registration with NP endorsement is essential.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• NP endorsement for Nurse Practitioners to practise autonomously.
• Extensive recent experience in adult and/or older persons palliative care.
• Proven ability to provide specialist clinical leadership, consultation and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical assessment and support for residents with palliative and end‑of‑life care needs.
• Support the implementation of Eldercare's palliative approach and evidence‑based practice.
• Coach and educate clinical and care teams to build capability.
• Facilitate palliative care rounds and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Collaborate with GPs and specialists to improve resident outcomes.
• Promote advance care planning and resident‑centred decision making.
• Support teams caring for residents with complex symptoms and changing needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development across Eldercare.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical leadership

Mentoring coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Eldercare is seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Specialist to lead palliative care practice across our residential aged care homes. You will be a trusted clinical leader, working with residents, families and teams to shape decision‑making and education across our organisation.

You will travel across Eldercare sites as required, bringing evidence‑based practice to enhance resident experiences and outcomes. AHPRA registration with NP endorsement is essential.