Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
This role provides specialist palliative care input to patients of Alfred Health.
The Palliative Care Service is a dynamic fast-paced clinical service, providing outreaching acute palliative care to people referred to Alfred Palliative Care with life limiting illness's, with the aim of providing symptom relief and improving their quality of life safely in a range of settings.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is an experienced and organised professional with a strong commitment to enhancing health experiences for palliative patients.
A self-driven team player who thrives in both autonomous and collaborative settings.
Eager to contribute to equity in healthcare, enhancing coordination and flexible service delivery models.
The ideal candidate will shape their practice around the values of Alfred Health.
This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create personalised care plans that prioritise patient goals and preferences.
Offering health education and support to patients, families, and care staff, ensuring optimal outcomes and understanding of care processes.
Building strong partnerships with Community Palliative Care services, GPs, residential care staff, and community services and families to manage patient care effectively, reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
This role involves current endorsement as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
A post graduate qualification in Palliative Care is preferred/working towards Masters qualification.
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in Palliative Care are necessary, as well as advanced interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge, understanding and experience in research and quality improvement are also required.
This role offers salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.
Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax.
Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness.
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.