Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Palliative Care

## Job Description :

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment in Kew
• Part Time, Fixed Term (0.8 / 64 hours per fortnight) Maternity Leave position until 10th of Jan, 2027
• About the Role
• The palliative care in-patient facility is a 16 bed unit specialising in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses. Patients may have multiple medical co-morbidities and are admitted for end of life care, symptom management, complex discharge planning and occasional respite. Care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team. The unit is a new, purpose built development set against a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra river and bush surrounds in Kew.Duties include : -
• Demonstrate a person centred approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice
• Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to Palliative Care, and areas pertinent to nursing
• Complete all competencies as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager achieving 100%
• Act as a role model and support junior staff in all clinical aspects
• Mentor and preceptor new staff, nursing graduates and undergraduates
• Liaise with patients, cargivers, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
• Accurately document patient care in accordance with hospital guidelinesClassifications for this position will range from
• YP3 - YP9
• ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).
• Your Contribution
• Degree in general nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Grade 2 Registered Nurses
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Experience in Palliative Care Nursing is essential
• Post registration qualification in Palliative Care is desirable
• Current National criminal history check
• What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work / life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• About Caritas Christi
• The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end of life care, symptom management and occasional respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.
• Working at St Vincent’s
• St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
• Application
• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
• We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
• Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and / or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations / vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.## Closing Date : 2 December 2026 11 : 59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan :
• At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
• For further information, visit https or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
• ## Code of Conduct : St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.

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