Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

About the role

The Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) provides readily available access to high-level clinical expertise and support for the Calvary Palliative Care Service. The role is an integral part of the Community Palliative Care Team (CPCT) and rotates between the RACF, the Palliative Care HiTH and supporting clinical practice within CPCT, including running ambulatory care clinics for CPCT patients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, interpret diagnostics, implement treatment modalities and use relevant referral skills in a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations within the Palliative Care Service.
• Rotate between the RACF, the Palliative Care HiTH and supporting clinical practice within the CPCT.
• Run ambulatory care clinics for CPCT patients.

Required profile

• NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with at least 5 years' full-time equivalent post-registration experience and at least 3 years' full-time equivalent experience in palliative care, end-of-life care or a related clinical specialty.
• Enrolled in an NMBA-approved Nurse Practitioner master's degree, or able to meet course entry requirements at the time of appointment.
• Current NSW Class C unrestricted driver's licence and Working with Children Check.
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

Required skills

• Advanced clinical nursing skills: comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and referral skills.
• Understanding of the palliative care delivery system and ability to lead change through evidence-based research and clinical service planning.
• Complex client-centred consultancy, mentoring, education, policy development and quality improvement.
• Clinical leadership, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem-solving skills across acute, sub-acute and aged care sectors.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with an hourly rate of $75.35 (first year, excluding superannuation).
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
• Flexible hours.

Applicants must complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, work rights, criminal history, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation, and provide evidence of required immunisations.