Palliative Care Clinical Nurse - Mary Potter Hospice

Do you have a passion for palliative care?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in one of Australia’s leading palliative care teams?

If so, this role is for you!

• Part time working 30 hours per week (0.8 per fortnight)
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

 About the role

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment.

Working 4 days per week over a 7 day rotating shift roster, the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse provides excellence in health care standards, practices in accordance with legal requirements and the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Calvary North Adelaide Hospital. As the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse, you will actively participate in all aspects of our palliative care service; with the opportunity to work within our Calvary Palliative Home Care Service if desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to engage with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Problem solving skills & ability to manage change
• Accountability for delivering a high standard of care to all patients

• Dedication to the promotion of the Mission and Values of the Little Company of Mary
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and preceptor staff
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership qualities
• Minimum of 12 months post graduate clinical experience in palliative care

• Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care, or working towards

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Publisher

What you bring 

The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude to the role with a ‘can do’ approach, whilst leading the team to provide a high level of palliative care to our patients in Mary Potter Hospice.

• AHPRA Registration
• Current drivers licence without restrictions
• Demonstrated clinical experience in palliative care nursing
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of the National Standards for Safety and Quality in Healthcare, relevant legislations,  policies and procedures
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

• A post graduate qualification in Palliative Care or willingness to work towards

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.