Advanced Trainee Palliative Care
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Job Summary
Advanced Trainee Palliative Care
- Fixed-Term Full Time position (Training Program 2nd term 2026)
- Salary Classification: Registrar Year 1-4
The role is an accredited training position for the with the Chapter of Palliative Medicine Royal Australasian College of Physician
The Department of Palliative Care at Calvary Mater Newcastle is a level 6 comprehensive multidisciplinary specialist palliative care service. The service provides integrated care across 24 hour community outreach hospital consultation ambulatory outpatient clinic specialist inpatient unit and telehealth / regional outreach models.
The department has a robust research and education framework and ample opportunity for trainees to undertake project research work.
About the Role:
Under supervision from specialist medical staff the trainee will undertake clinical duties in alignment with the colleges palliative care curriculum.
The Department of Palliative Care is accredited to provide 12 months of core advanced training terms in
-inpatient palliative care unit / hospice
-inpatient palliative care consultation service
-community palliative care outreach
What you bring
- MBBS or equivalent currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Passed Part I FRACP (or equivalent) or be eligible for advanced training in Palliative Medicine by the possession of a Fellowship in another college recognised by the Chapter of Palliative Medicine
- Demonstrated high level clinical assessment communication and organisational skills applicable in the care of patients and carers with complex needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a culture of respectful collaboration.
We encourage you to Contact Laura Bird Director of Palliative Careon: to find out more about the type of Advanced Trainee that we are looking for and what we can offer you as a team member.
Working with us
We work together to be a source of healing hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.
We care for our people by providing a safe equitable inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of Being for Others.
In addition to an uplifting work environment our people benefit from:
- Family orientated to accommodate work-life balance
- Gender neutral parental leave
- Benefit from up to $15900 in salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport
- Leave balance transfer for NSW Health employees
Join our Team today!
Click Apply for Job and follow the prompts. This role requires the successful applicant to:
- Have unlimited working rights in Australia
- Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks work rights criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
- Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
More than 130 years of high-quality, compassionate care. Providing hospital care, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across five states and two territories.
