Palliative Care Specialist in Metropolitan Adelaide

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Specialist to join our team at the Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an essential role in providing high-quality consultation and liaison services, including in-hospital care and support for patients in their homes and residential aged care facilities.

As a Palliative Care Specialist with our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in a dynamic, patient-focused environment within South Australia's leading health networks. You will be exposed to a variety of complex cases, helping to shape the delivery of compassionate care for patients with palliative needs across both metropolitan and regional South Australia.

About You
  • You must hold MBBS or equivalent, with General Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia.
  • You should possess strong communication skills, clinical competence, and a commitment to quality improvement.
  • You should be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate professional integrity.
  • You should have a passion for ongoing medical education and the ability to mentor junior staff and students.
About Us

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits
  • We offer a salary package covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
  • Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
  • Paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including part-time options.
  • Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
  • Career growth opportunities within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
  • Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.



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