Clinical Nurse - Community Palliative Care Little Haven Cooloola/Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical) Little Haven currently has a position available for a Clinical Nurse with specialist palliative nursing experience wishing to join our highly regarded team.The position of Clinical Nurse is based in the beautiful Gympie / Sunshine Coast region. Little Haven is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and participative working environment for staff. Community visits are conducted using Little Haven's fleet of vehicles from our base in the grounds of Gympie General Hospital.Recent relevant advanced Palliative Care / Community nursing experience is required, with a willingness to participate in the on-call roster is essential.Status: Level 2 PP 1-8 Registered Nurses Award with EBA(Relevant to recent clinical experience)Min 48 hr / fortnight (with some on-call and weekend component)Little Haven Palliative Care is a registered Not-For-Profit Charity specialising in community based palliative care, operating in the Gympie/Sunshine Coast area of Queensland. Little Haven provides 24/7 on call nursing care and support to the terminally ill and their family, specialised equipment loan, complementary therapies and bereavement support at no cost to the patient. This support provides palliative patients and their families the dignity, care, comfort and confidence to remain in the place of their choosing for their end of life.Little Haven believes early access to support improves both quality and quantity of life and advance care planning. A compassionate community model with a 40 + year history of supporting people at the right time in the right place.Provision of palliative care services, including nursing, counselling and support to palliative care clients and their families and carers, within the patients home environment.Demonstrated clinical proficiency in advanced palliative care, holistic assessment, symptom management, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological that is evidence-based and informed by clinical knowledge in liaison with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team.Assess client care needs, make decisions on clinical palliative care in the home, and in conjunction with the team, coordinate client care, refer and liaise with GP, medical specialists, and other Community Nursing Services.Identify, limit, and report any safety, manual handling risks associated with care provided in the community and the clients home.Abide by the quality management system and policies and procedures of Little Haven Palliative Care Inc in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards v2.EDUCATIONParticipation in the delivery of education for volunteers, staff, palliative care clients and their families.COMMUNICATION / LIAISONLiaison with all other service providers within the scope of cancer, terminal and palliative care, in order to provide quality accessible care for all members of the community requiring such services. Such providers include relaxation and complementary therapy practitioners, My Aged Care, Community Health, Department of Veteran's Affairs, occupational and physio therapists.TECHNOLOGYUtilisation of computer based technology to maintain client database utilising the PalCare System. Clinical nurses are provided with a dedicated iPad and iPhone with patient care software installed.SELECTION CRITERIARecent post graduate nursing experience / qualifications (can be working towards) or equivalent clinical experience working in palliative care field (preferred).Unrestricted Drivers Licence (Qld)Good verbal, written and computer skillsCertificate of currency of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registrationAbility to work independently and in consultation with other team membersProvide current Positive Police CheckProvide current immunisation recordTERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTLive within the Little Haven catchment areaWork to the Terms and Conditions of the Registered Nurses Award with above award rates of pay offeredAgree to and sign Little Haven Palliative Care Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct Contract.Work to and abide by the policies and procedures of Little Haven Palliative Care.Salary Sacrifice up to $600 per pay to a credit card, mortgage or nominated bill.Agree to participate in the Little Haven On Call roster Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
