Staff Specialist Palliative Care

5 days ago


West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
This a permanent position of FTE 1.0 based at Ipswich Hospital and the Ripley Sub-acute Facility. The purpose of this role is to provide Specialist Palliative Care services to patients requiring palliative care in the West Moreton Health Service District. The bulk of this role will be to provide a Palliative Care Consult service to Inpatients in the Ipswich Hospital as well as outpatient clinics.
However, duties may rotate between Palliative Care SMOs and there may be an opportunity to undertake other Specialist Palliative Care services incorporated into this role include managing patients across inpatient, outpatient and community Palliative Care services in West Moreton Health.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills which allow effective communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality assurance initiatives, as well as the ability to conduct audits and data analysis of key outcome measures.
- Experience in relevant areas of inpatient and outpatient care.
- A sound knowledge of contemporary Human Resource issues including time management, Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination and Code of Conduct.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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