2026 Inpatient Palliative Care Registrar

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time

Hours: Day/Night/Weekend shift / 43 hours per week

Salary: from Registrar Year 1 (HM25) $2481.70 per week to Registrar Year 6 (HM 30) $3415.81 per week

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Contact: Dr Annie Chiu, Director of Palliative Care

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.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Mercy Palliative Care is fully accredited with the RACP and GP program. Our service operates in the Western region of Melbourne and provides a holistic multidisciplinary approach to palliative care. We provide psychological and spiritual support, caring for people of all ages with life-limiting illnesses in their homes as well as complex symptom management at Werribee Mercy Hospital Inpatient unit. We currently care for over 500 patients across the region in their own homes. Our service is a recognised rotation with the college.

Inpatient Palliative Care Registrar - Semester 2 2026/2027- Incumbent is able to complete Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine through the RACP college whilst in this role- Working in a 12 bed Inpatient unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital

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to link to the RACP Clinical Foundation information

Semester Dates 2026-2027- Semester 2: Monday, August 3, 2026 - Sunday, January 31, 2027

Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are through the VPMTP website:
Applications open on Tuesday, 10th June 2025

Applications close on Tuesday, 1st July 2025

About You:
- Must have valid AHPRA medical registration- Full time position- Great experience for an advanced RACP trainee as a 6-month elective for the inpatient role- Excellent communication skills- Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team- Enthusiasm to learn

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:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

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 requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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