Registered Nurse - Community Palliative Homecare

About the role

Cabrini Health is recruiting a Grade 3 Registered Nurse for its Palliative Home Care service in Malvern. The role is part-time (0.8 FTE) and fixed term for 12 months. Cabrini Palliative Homecare is part of the Palliative and Supportive Care Service and provides a 24-hour service supporting patients in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, ongoing assessment and guidance to manage symptoms in patients with life-threatening illnesses in their homes
• Deliver expert symptom management and end-of-life care in the patient's preferred location, where appropriate
• Support patients, families and communities across diverse ages and cultural groups
• Use evidence-based nursing knowledge and clinical skills to guide care
• Practice interdependently, taking accountability for your own actions and delegating to enrolled nurses and health care workers in line with legislation and Cabrini protocols
• Work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team, within Cabrini's Mission, Vision and Values

Required profile

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian driver's licence
• Experience in palliative care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Desirable but not essential: postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology, and previous community nursing experience

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus a $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefit
• Vibrant Malvern location close to shops, cafes and public transport
• Myki commuter discounted fares
• Discounted gym, pool and fitness facility access through Fitness Passport
• Retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• Ongoing professional development and career growth