Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 – $98,351.39
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ533670
Great opportunity to join a supportive team where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.We really aren't that far away – only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia.Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing The Palliative Care Registered Nurse will work as a member of the Specialist Community Palliative Care Team providing patient-centred palliative care for people with advanced life-limiting illnesses, their families, and carers. The role will provide a combination of direct/shared/consultative care across settings, in liaison with other FWLHD palliative care health professionals, and is expected to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team including primary care, specialist services, community-based services, inpatient, aged care, and volunteers.
What is on offer 1 week extra paid annual leaveSalary packaging (pay less tax!), includes Remote Area Housing Assistance and Meal Entertainment CardPaid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every monthSpecial rates at local gymsFitness passportSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeingHow to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with recent clinical experience relevant to the position and demonstrated understanding and practical application of palliative care pain and symptom management.Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people in a sensitive manner.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary care team; ability to prioritise and organise workload, and demonstrated leadership qualities.A demonstrated understanding of the challenges associated with rural and remote palliative care community nursing.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, practice development, and evidence-based practice.Current Driver's licence and willingness to travel within the LHD.Need more information?
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