End of Life Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Footscray, Victoria, Australia Doutta Galla Aged Services Full time
Company Overview

Doutta Galla Aged Services is a not-for-profit organisation with over thirty years' experience providing high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our dedicated team works together to deliver exceptional care to residents across our eight aged care homes.

About the Role

This rewarding opportunity involves working closely with a highly dedicated team to provide outstanding end-of-life care to our residents. As a End of Life Care Specialist - Palliative Nurse, you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of specialist palliative care and end-of-life care to older persons, residents/participants, families, and other stakeholders.

The role requires maintaining a person-centred approach in assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care and service provision. You will be responsible for delivering clinical support tailored to individual needs, leading the development of palliative care and end-of-life care plans, and ensuring continuity of care to ensure effective palliative care and/or end-of-life care.

You will work collaboratively with residents, participants, families, care coordination teams, and general practitioners to coordinate review and revision of care plans for palliative care and end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Maintain a person-centred approach in assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of the older person's care and service provision.
  2. Deliver clinical support tailored to the older person's individual needs and take a leading role in the development of palliative care and end-of-life care plans.
  3. Provide continuity of care to ensure effective palliative care and/or end-of-life care.
  4. Identify opportunities for the development of palliative care and end-of-life care nursing services to improve the care of the older person.
  5. Manage therapeutic interventions and referrals as required, with strong palliative care and end-of-life care pharmacology knowledge.
  6. In consultation with residents, participants, families, CCCs, and GPs, coordinate review and revision of care plans for palliative care and end-of-life care.
  7. Promote collaborative working practices in all aspects of palliative care and end-of-life care.
  8. Deliver In-Service Education Programs and Toolbox Talks to all relevant personnel, residents, participants, and families.
  9. Support and provide education and knowledge transfer about palliative care and/or end-of-life care to residents/participants, their families, and staff.
  10. Participate in case conferences and monthly care statements for residents/participants in regard to palliative care and/or end-of-life care.
  11. Monitor and evaluate care provided and provide ongoing assessment of resident/participant health status in accordance with defined policy and procedures.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of approximately $120,000 per annum, reflecting the qualifications and experience required for this role.

We also provide a range of benefits, including a safe and flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements
  • Dedication to resident care and support.
  • At least five years' experience as a Registered Nurse (Div 1).
  • Strong knowledge and experience working with palliative care and end-of-life care technology and education.
  • Developing palliative care and end-of-life care plans.
  • Ability to interpret aged care and disability standards and develop and/or implement related policies and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with residents, resident representatives, and other health professionals.
  • A good understanding of the aged care reform agenda, including AN-ACC funding and royal commission recommendations related to clinical care.


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