Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Community (Registered Nurse Level 2)

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, ACT

Permanent Full Time Position

Salary Range: $100,957 - $107,000 (Plus Super) Pro Rata

About the Role

Clare Holland House is looking for a Palliative Care Registered Nurse who will be guided in their practice by the ANMC competencies and the National Standards of Palliative Care. This role is within the Home Based Palliative Care Team in the community setting. The RN 2 will provide advanced clinical assessment and develop and evaluate care plans in collaboration with the patient their family and liaise closely members of the multidisciplinary team. The RN2 is a leadership role, providing direction and support to family carers and other primary health care providers. They will be in a position to relief the CNC when required.

Skills to succeed

• Act as a professional role model and resource person in the provision of active, compassionate patient centred care as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide specialist clinical palliative care services to palliative patients and their families within the ACT community setting including the provision of expertise in assessment, symptom management and end of life care
• Directly provide comprehensive and coordinated patient centred care (acknowledging the patient and their significant others as the unit of care) utilising processes of continuous assessment, negotiated support and evaluation in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards and the National Standards of Palliative Care

What we do

Clare Holland House provides specialist palliative care services to the ACT and the surrounding district. The service includes a 27 bed Inpatient Unit, and the Community Specialist Palliative Care Service. Clare Holland House provides high quality, skilled and compassionate care to patients with an advancing illness who are no longer responding to curative treatment. It is located in beautiful parkland settings on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, with views to the surrounding Brindabella Mountains.

Closing date for applications:  11:45pm Sunday 14th August 2022

How to apply

Applicants are expected to respond in writing and include the following:

• A one page cover letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for this role (a response to selection criteria is NOT required and will not be considered as part of your application)
• Current Resume that includes contact details for at least 2 professional referees

Applications must be submitted online via: http://www.calvary-act.com.au/career-vacancies.html

Note the outcome of this recruitment may be used to appoint to temporary, full-time and part-time positions within 12 months

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.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies

Contact Officer for further information:

Amanda Keogh

Clare Holland House Manager

PH: (02) 6264 7320

Email: Amanda.Keogh@calvary-act.com.au