Counsellor - Palliative CareApply locations: QLD - Brisbane, CBD & Inner Suburbs
Time type: Part time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: December 22, 2024 (22 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR139638
Job Description:Why become part of St Vincent's Health Australia? Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent's is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us. Better and fairer care. Always About the Opportunity: St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Counsellor to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team, on a casual basis. This role works within the interdisciplinary team to support people, their families and careers through the provision of timely and effective individual, group, and family counselling. The role contributes to the overall effectiveness of the interdisciplinary team and provides education for patients, their families, and hospital employees as directed.
Things that work for you:Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtimeExcellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumOpportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to Fitness Passport (FP)Things that work for us:Ability to work on a casual basisExperience in a Palliative Care setting (essential)Masters in counselling (preferred)Commitment to professional development and quality assuranceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFlexible approach and the ability to respond to a changing environmentUphold and promote the goals and vision of the HospitalPersonally model, articulate and integrate the mission and values of SVPHB into the work environmentA desire to acquire and/or continue formal Counselling qualificationsReconciliation Action PlanAs 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 this link.
Respectfully no agencies please. Interested? Apply today St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. SVHA highly recommends vaccination against COVID-19 and requires that immunisation against VPD including the 2024 flu vaccination be undertaken for this role. Contact Details:Matt Lancaster
Closing Date:21 December 2024 11:59pm
About UsFounded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers, and more.
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