BlueCare | Clinical Nurse | Statewide Palliative Care
Are you an experienced CN seeking a specialty in Palliative Care?
Permanent full time opportunity basing in Bundaberg
We offer strong clinical support structure for growth and development
$ $60.70 p/h + staff discounts + Not for Profit salary packaging benefits.
Your part in the team
Role
BlueCare takes pride in its pioneering role in establishing specialised palliative care services throughout Queensland. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our team in Bundaberg. As a valued member of our team, you will be at the forefront of BlueCare's transformative journey to expand palliative care services across the state. This unique opportunity offers:
a diverse role that combines professional growth in both community services and palliative care.
robust clinical structure and innovative service models, ensuring the delivery of exceptional end-of-life care.
Responsibilities
Primarily based in Bundaberg, covering services across the areas. You will be well supported by the palliative care and the wider BlueCare community service teams, so support is always there Together, we will make a substantial, meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. As our Clinical Nurse, you will be responsible for:
Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans
Comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents
Assisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional development
Support in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standards
What Makes a Difference For Us
Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate in the employing State.
Flexibility to undertake diverse travel assignments of varying durations.
Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification.
Post graduate qualification in Palliative or related discipline or the pursuit in obtaining post grad qualifications.
Exhibit mid to senior level proficiency in general nursing, showcasing clinical expertise and a person-centered care approach.
Prior experience in palliative care, pain management, or acute care is highly valued.
Demonstrated aptitude in effective communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to address care requirements.
Possess a current driver's license and the confidence to navigate rural and remote areas of Queensland
Employee Benefits
Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too
Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.