Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Job Description: ---------------- SVHM Registered Nurse (Grade 2)  * Permanent position available 32 hours per week * Friendly and supportive team environment  * Based in Kew in our beautiful new facility  **About the Role**   The unit is a purpose-built facility set against a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra River and bush surrounds. If you are passionate about palliative care and have a strong commitment for evidence based, patient centred care we would love to hear from you.  Duties include: -   * The demonstration of a person-centred approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice   * The identification and corrective management of patient risks including skin integrity, falls and medication management.   * Liaise with the patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested   * Actively participate and contribute to all quality improvements including monthly audits   * Act as a role model and support for junior staff in all clinical aspects   Classification for this position will be YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 per annum pro rata)   **Your Contribution**   * Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree with AHPRA registration   * Specialist Palliative Care experience is essential   * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment   * Motivated professional with exceptional communication and time management skills   * Current National criminal history check   **What we offer**   * Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay   * Employee Assistance Program   * Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities   * Staff car parking   * Career development & advancement encouraged   * Culture of continuous improvement   **About Caritas Christi** **Kew**  The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi Kew specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end-of-life care, symptom management and occasional respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.     **Working at St Vincent’s** St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. **Application** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. **We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.** Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: ------------- 26 September 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: --------------------------- _At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples._ _For further information, visit https[://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation](https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation) or get in contact at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])_ [View Reconciliation Action Plan](https://www.svha.org.au/cmspages/getazurefile.aspx?path=~%5Csvha%5Cmedia%5Cdocs%5Ccontrolled%20documents%5Csvha-reconciliation-action-plan-2025-2028.pdf&hash=c9cb64ce24e17e4548aa9253dc5012acdca3a6c316b7f735b4d95459d1de89f6) Code of Conduct: ---------------- [View Code of Conduct](https://storage.googleapis.com/dev-wday01-general/Job%20Posting/St%20Vincent's%20Health%20Australia%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf)