Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Permanent Part Time – 16 hrs per fortnight

About us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with at least 3 years post graduate experience to join our dynamic and proactive palliative care team 1 day per fortnight with an opportunity to work up as required. 

The successful applicant will be working together with a clinical consultant to deliver person centred clinical palliative care consultancy services to the community, acute and residential aged care. A post graduate qualification in palliative care or working towards one will be highly recommended. Working in a team environment with doctors, volunteers, family, carers, patients and other staff at WDHS is a key part of this role.

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

You will bring:

• AHPRA Registered Nurse Registration
• Post graduate palliative care qualifications and/or considerable experience in this field
• Strong clinical leadership
• Dedication to professional development
• Advanced communication skills
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What we can offer you?

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be part of a high functioning team
• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Free car parking

Closing Date:                         Sunday 26 May 2024

Proposed Interview Date:     Interviews to take place as suitable applications are received.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.