Registered Nurse

Short Description

• Based in the North, with the requirement to travel to all sites
• Permenant Part Time opportunity of 0.8 FTE per fortnight
• Competitive wages + up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Palliative Care, Registered Nurse to join our Palliative Care team in the North, there is a requirement that you will be able to travel throughout all sites.

If you are interested in a rewarding role that ensures the best Palliative care needs possible of our clients, we would love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

This rewarding role will provide high quality Palliative Care nursing to our valued clients in their own homes. You will work independently in the community to ensure our clients’ needs are met in the comfort of their own homes. Responsibilities will include managing all aspect of end of life care, for clients with age ranges across the lifespan. Care will include palliative care assessment and symptom management, continuous subcutaneous infusions and management of other subcutaneous medications, wound management including malignant wounds, CVAD management, catheter management and declaration of life extinct. You will act as an advocate for clients and build effective relationships with them, their families, the RDNS team and relevant health professionals. You will join a team of Palliative care nurses, reporting into the Case Coordinator as well as being well supported by the Palliative Care Clinical Practice Consultant.

About you

You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Caring is a profession and a calling, and your work and support enriches everyone. In addition, you will have the following skills:

• Current Nursing registration with AHPRA
• Palliative Care experience and experience completing palliative care assessments
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Well-developed communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and work within allocated timeframes
• Previous community nursing experience is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + super
• Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
• Work independently in the community with support from your team 
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training
• Mobile phone for you to be able to perform your role
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support  

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’.

Based on RDNS Silverchain Group Policy, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster requirements, or evidence of a medical exemption, to be considered for employment with Silverchain.

About Silverchain RDNS Group

RDNS, a part of Silverchain Group, is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes of more than 105,000 Australians every year. As an employer of choice our greatest strength is our people, and we provide expert care for them with ongoing support, training, and career development opportunities.  

Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. Silverchain is a proud member of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, respected, and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, and culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.