Registered Nurse General Medical Palliative Care

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Palliative Care team. We offer flexible employment arrangements with opportunities ranging from Part time to Full time employment from0.4 FTE to 1.0 FTE to suit your lifestyle and work preferences.

Our General Medical/Palliative Care Ward is a 30-bed unit including three dedicated palliative care beds providing care to a diverse patient cohort. The ward specialises in palliative care while also supporting patients across general medicine cardiology and oncology offering a broad range of acute and complex healthcare services. Youll join a compassionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based patient-centred care while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

As a valued member of our Medical Palliative Care team youll provide safe high-quality nursing care while working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

You will:

• Deliver evidence-based patient-centred nursing care across medical and palliative services
• Assess plan implement and evaluate individualised care plans
• Support patients and their families with compassion dignity and respect throughout their care journey
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe effective care
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to discharge planning
• Mentor and support nursing colleagues and students where appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

About you

Youll be a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

You will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no restrictions
• Demonstrated clinical experience within an acute medical oncology and/or palliative care setting (highly regarded)
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred compassionate care
• Excellent clinical assessment communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care
• Willingness to participate in ongoing learning education and professional development
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to medical or palliative nursing will be highly regarded but are not essential

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete preemployment checks (including criminal history working rights medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe supportive flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and our Reconciliation webpage.

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