Clinical Nurse (Palliative Care) , Queensland Health

Are you a Registered Nurse with cancer care experience? The Emerald Hospital are seeking a new team member to join their team permanently! Do you have what it takes?
As the Clinical Nurse, Palliative Care, you will work to assist consumers to actively participate in end-of-life care planning and facilitate choices where possible.
The location: Emerald is a rural town located in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia., a short 270kms from Rockhampton City, the town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few.
Your next chapter awaits!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CH4B545900
Closing date 11-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Kim Swinbourne
Contact details (07) 4987 9555
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About us:
Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald Hospital each year. Emerald Hospital has recently obtained accreditation for medical officer training for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
About the role:
An opportunity exists within our health care facility for a Clinical NursePalliative Care (CNPC) to provide comprehensive clinical nursing assessment and ongoing treatment and support for Palliative Care consumers and their families/carers in the Central Highlands. The CNPC will assist consumers to actively participate in end-of-life care planning and facilitate choices where possible.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must have mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

• Competence in the application of clinical problem solving and effective coordination of patient centred care at an advanced level.
• Demonstrated ability to apply well developed interpersonal and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary environment, including negotiation, consultation and conflict
• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients, families and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $25,611 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $82.86 - $56.60 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4B545900
Applications close: Monday, 11 March 2024
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