Enrolled Nurse Palliative Care

Melbourne - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 66856 - 71141

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Caritas Christi Kew location
Friendly and supportive team environment
Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week)

About the Role

If you are passionate about palliative care nursing and have a strong commitment for evidence based patient centered care we would love to hear from you.

Work collaboratively within the EN scope of practice to ensure the provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice.
The identification and corrective management of patient risks including skin integrity falls and medication management.
Accurately document patient care in accordance with health service guidelines.
Liaise with the patient patients family medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
Actively participate and contribute to all quality improvements including monthly audits
Act as a role model and support for junior staff in all clinical aspects

Classifications for the EN position will range from IB68 - IB72 ($66856 - $71141 per annum).

Your Contribution

Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines with an Administration of Medicines scope
Certificate IV of Nursing or a Diploma of Nursing as recognised by the the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain.
Palliative care experience desirable

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

About the Palliatice Care Unit
The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end of life care symptom management and occasional respite. Specialised assessment care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

9 November 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description: Caritas Christi Kew location Friendly and supportive team environment Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week) About the RoleIf you are passionate about palliative care nursing and have a strong commitment for evidence based patient centered care we would love to hear from you.Work ...

Job Description:

Caritas Christi Kew location
Friendly and supportive team environment
Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week)

About the Role

If you are passionate about palliative care nursing and have a strong commitment for evidence based patient centered care we would love to hear from you.

Work collaboratively within the EN scope of practice to ensure the provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice.
The identification and corrective management of patient risks including skin integrity falls and medication management.
Accurately document patient care in accordance with health service guidelines.
Liaise with the patient patients family medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
Actively participate and contribute to all quality improvements including monthly audits
Act as a role model and support for junior staff in all clinical aspects

Classifications for the EN position will range from IB68 - IB72 ($66856 - $71141 per annum).

Your Contribution

Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines with an Administration of Medicines scope
Certificate IV of Nursing or a Diploma of Nursing as recognised by the the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain.
Palliative care experience desirable