WACHS - South West > South West - Nursing & Midwifery Services - Palliative Care Warren/Blackwood – Manjimup WA
$109,599 - $115,682 a year
RN Level 2 $109,599 to $115,682 p.a pro rata (Plus 12% Superannuation)
Overview of the Role
As a Clinical Nurse in Palliative Care, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care within the palliative care setting.
Your advanced skills in patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation will enable you to provide expert clinical advice while leading a multi-disciplinary team.
You will actively participate in improving care services and be accountable for the efficient use of resources, ensuring that our patients receive holistic and compassionate support throughout their journey.
Ideal Candidate
Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Demonstrated advanced nursing practice within a palliative care setting.
Strong planning, coordination, and decision-making skills tailored to palliative care.
Well-developed leadership skills, with the ability to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal abilities.
Experience in incorporating risk management and quality initiatives into nursing practice.
Current driver's licence (Class C or C-A).
Key Responsibilities
Provide an expert clinical role in community and hospital settings, offering professional advice on clinical standards and symptom management.
Assist the Nurse Manager with resource planning and management strategies for palliative care services across the South West.
Facilitate effective communication with patients, families, staff, and the general public, identifying patient education needs.
Actively contribute to quality improvement and research programmes to enhance Palliative Care services.
Monitor nursing practice and support the implementation of strategies to improve care delivery.
Application Instructions
A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates relevant work experience and achievements, including contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
Why Work for Us
12% employer-contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
Discounts across some private health care funds.
Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent or everyday living expenses.
Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave.
Flexible working arrangements.
Other professional and location-based allowance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
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