Community Palliative Care Nurse - Casual
Why Join RMH?
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Make a meaningful impact by supporting Victorians living with life-limiting illness through a specialist state-wide service.
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Work remotely while being part of a highly skilled, nurse-led palliative care team supported by specialist consultants.
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Access excellent professional development opportunities within one of Australia's leading public health services.
About the Role
The Victorian Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) is a free and confidential telephone-based service providing expert advice, support and guidance to clinicians, patients, families and carers across Victoria.
As a Community Palliative Care Nurse, you will use your specialist palliative care expertise to provide clinical advice, navigate callers to appropriate services, and support the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. This role is primarily remote, with occasional attendance required at The Royal Melbourne Hospital City and Royal Park Campus. Participation in a seven-day rotating roster is required.
Key Accountabilities
In this role, you will:
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Provide expert clinical advice and support relating to palliative and end-of-life care.
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Conduct clinical assessment and triage to support safe and effective care decisions.
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Communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients, families, carers and clinicians.
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Collaborate with healthcare providers across Victoria to ensure appropriate referral and care pathways.
About You
Essential
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Registered Nurse with significant experience in both inpatient and community palliative care settings.
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Demonstrated high-level clinical assessment, triage and decision-making skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Desirable
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Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or working towards completion.
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Knowledge of the Victorian healthcare system and palliative care service networks.
Benefits of Working at RMH
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Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
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Fitness Passport and discounted health and wellbeing programs.
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Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
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Work within a values-led organisation committed to People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence Together.
Interested?
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Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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