• Fixed-term part-time position available (12 months, 64 hours per fortnight)
• North Fitzroy location
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

About the organisation

We are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

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About the role

Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with external health professionals, the Palliative Care registered nurse will provide palliative care to MCMPC clients in accordance with the, values, policies and procedures of MCMPC, and within the philosophy and organisational values of Melbourne City Mission.

Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care provides 24-hour service 7 days a week.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Screen clients, carers and families for clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs, focusing on strengths and challenges, social supports, financial and legal concerns
• Plan and coordinate services (with other agencies or disciplines) relating to end of life care with all clients and carers

• Deliver a high standard of care regardless of clients’ or colleagues’ differing values, beliefs, culture and social context.

Skills & experience include but are not limited to:

• Minimum 4 years’ postgraduate work experience
• Demonstrated high level of skill in clinical decision-making
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Sensitivity to people living with a terminal condition and those who are dying or bereaved

Please review the position description below for the full duties and key selection criteria.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. MCM recognises the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our employees.