Palliative Care Nurse

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a registered nurse with proven experience and clinical expertise in palliative care for the Telephone Triage and After Hours Coordinator position. The primary role of this position is to provide telephone triage and clinical advice to patients and their carers in the Victorian community.

This role works shifts on various days and times, including evenings and night duty. The After-Hours Coordinator component of this role is responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the Service in the absence of the Operations Manager.

The key aspects of this role include coordination of the palliative care after-hours triage service, management of clinical and emergency situations, resource utilisation, and support of clinical projects.

It is essential to have highly developed interpersonal, time management, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and with the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide telephone triage and clinical advice to patients and their carers
  • Coordinate the palliative care after-hours triage service
  • Manage clinical and emergency situations
  • Utilise resources effectively
  • Support clinical projects
Requirements
  • Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • A higher degree qualification in palliative care or education
  • Excellent telephone triage and communication skills
  • Ability to use electronic medical records
  • Have worked clinically in palliative care for at least 5 + years ideally across different healthcare delivery settings
  • Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
About Us

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.


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