Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Palliative Care Unit

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Multiple permanent part-time roles availavle with ADOs | five weeks leave(pro-rata) & salary packaging 

About the role 

To provide holistic palliative care nursing to people who have complex care needs experiencing a life limiting illness where the primary treatment goal is quality of life. You understand the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship between yourself and the patient to enable best possible outcomes. You will work collaboratively with the patient, consumers and other health care professionals, working to establish and evaluate plans of care.

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and achieve positive health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with safety, quality, and organisational policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through professional development, mandatory training, and quality initiatives.

What we’re looking for 

• Currently Registered as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to work unsupervised as a Registered Nurse in a clinical environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and manage expectations effectively
• Ability to work in a multi- functional collaborative team
• Sound assessment, problem solving and organisational skills
• A demonstrated high level of motivation and willingness to learn

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.