Palliative Care Registered Nurse – Division 1

About the Opportunity

This position is located within Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care (MCMPC) division and implements MCM’s commitment to best practice in palliative care. Established in 1981 as the first community-based palliative care service to operate in Victoria, MCMPC aims to enhance quality of life by providing specialist interdisciplinary palliative care for people living with a terminal condition, their families and carers.

Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with external health professionals, the Palliative Care Registered Nurse will provide specialist palliative care to MCMPC clients in accordance with the values, policies and procedures of MCMPC, and within the philosophy and organisational values of MCM.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide holistic support, advocacy, relevant education and practical support advice to clients and carers of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Engage in symptom assessment, care plan development, and plan follow up requirements.
• Plan and coordinate services (with other agencies or disciplines) relating to end of life care with all clients and carers.
• Deliver a high standard of care regardless of differing values, beliefs, culture and social context.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and support from the senior nursing team.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Accommodate and work with change.
• Engage in reflective practice and provide and receive feedback.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Medication Endorsement with current certification from the Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA.
• Minimum of four years’ post graduate work experience, preferably in Palliative Care or Oncology. Community nursing experience highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care and/or oncology, or working towards
• The ability to work in an environment in which clients have a terminal illness and demonstrated sensitivity to people living with a terminal illness and those who are dying or bereaved.
• Demonstrated high level clinical decision-making and assessment skills.
• Competence with electronic client records and well-developed computer skills.
• Applicants with experience in palliative care will be employed as a Grade 3 Registered Nurse. Successful applicants without palliative care experience will be employed as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 23 February 2025 and may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.