Graduate Palliative Care Nursing Program 2025

1 week ago

Werribee, Victoria, Australia Mercy Health Australia Full time
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Employment Type:
Permanent part time

Hours: 64 hour fortnight shift all shifts

Location:
Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Palliative Care Sunshine


Want to be truly valued for what you do? Bring your skills and care to improve our patient's quality of life, and be a cherished part of our team.

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer.

But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


Join us through our Graduate Palliative Care Program, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity


Our programs are designed to support whilst making the transition from student to registered nurse within a supportive and welcoming environment.

The aim is to promote educational opportunities to graduates as you consolidate your theoretical and clinical skills.

This is a structured program with a comprehensive orientation, paid professional development days, and debriefing sessions which are supported by a dedicated learning team.


  • Position is for 6 months Inpatient at Werribee Mercy Hospital, Werribee and 6 months community
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be presented with a certificate of completion.

  • Commencing in February and May.
What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
  • A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
  • The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
  • Current COVID19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
  • Current Australian Drivers License
  • Two page Curriculum vitae, relevant experience and clinical rotations
  • Certified copy of academic transcripts to date (including 'key to results')
  • Two recent and certified acute clinical appraisals
Why Mercy Health?

We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you'll love about working with us:

  • 100+ years of caring


We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of our Graduate Palliative Care Program, the vital work you do here will always be needed.

That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

  • A team of 10,000 hearts
A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart.

Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.


  • Countless moments and lives
As part of our Graduate Palliative Care Program, you'll be right at the heart of our impact.

By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.


  • And so much more to come.
We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

  • Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment._
  • Find a better balance with a flexible roster.
  • Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
  • Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
  • Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirem

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