Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia and a major healthcare hub in Perth’s southern region.

Offering 507 beds, the hospital provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services including emergency care, medical and surgical services, maternity, rehabilitation, oncology and specialist palliative care. Located next to Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch is well positioned within one of Perth’s fastest growing areas and is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse with demonstrated experience in Palliative Care to join our supportive and compassionate team at St John of God Murdoch Hospital on a permanent part-time basis, working 28 hours per week.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support their families throughout their healthcare journey. You will play an important role in promoting comfort, dignity and quality of life, while supporting patients and families through complex and often challenging circumstances.

This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative team where your clinical expertise, communication skills and compassionate approach will make a genuine difference to patients and their loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving palliative care.

• Assess and respond to patients’ physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

• Support effective symptom management, including pain and other complex symptoms associated with advanced illness.

• Develop and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

• Provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families throughout their palliative care journey.

• Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes, dignity, comfort and individual needs remain at the centre of care.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a patient's condition, escalating concerns where required.

• Work collaboratively with medical, allied health and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital standards and legislative

Your skills and experience

• You will be a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is committed to providing person-centred care to patients with life-limiting illness.

• You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.

• To succeed in this role, you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Previous experience in palliative care, oncology, medical nursing or caring for patients with complex and chronic health conditions will be highly regarded.

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or a related area will be highly regarded.

• Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Salary: $109,599, to $115,681 pro rata for part-time, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses

• Options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and wellbeing programs

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family

• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

•  Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative professional development opportunities

• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport, you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries, contact Georgia Seragusana, Nurse Unit Manager, on (08) 9438 9500

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