Community Palliative Care Nurse

Permanent Part Time - 40 hours per fortnight

Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Community Palliative Care team at Colac Area Health.

At Colac Area Health our specialist Palliative Care Nursing team aim to improve the quality of life of our clients by providing support to both them and their next of kin.  We respond to their needs in the form of physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and emotional support, all of which can occur in the location most suitable for them.  This may be their home or in the hospital or residential aged care setting.

What’s required? 

• Registered Nurse Division 1 holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, with a  minimum of 5 years post qualification clinical experience
• Working towards or possessing relevant post graduate qualifications in Palliative Care Nursing
• Relevant experience and expertise in managing the complex care needs of Palliative Care clients
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver best practice, evidence based palliative care
• Computer literacy
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Previous experience using Palcare data program is a bonus

Applications close Thursday 30th November 2023. 

To apply or for further information visit: https://colacareahealth.mercury.com.au 

Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH’s Immunisation Program

Colac Area Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

We at Colac Area Health are proud to be totally smoke free.