Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Palliative Care

Employer: Western Health
Location: Bacchus Marsh
Type:  Full-Time,On-going
Closing Date:  8 January 2025

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This position is offered on a full-time 1.0 FTE basis (a combination of part-time applicants forming 1.0 FTE would also be considered).

The Division of Cancer, Cardiology & Specialty Medicine is actively seeking a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). The suitably qualified Palliative Care CNC will form part of the dynamic team at Bacchus Marsh Community Palliative Care, supporting clients with life limiting conditions in a community setting. 

The Bacchus Marsh Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide specialist palliative management and support to patients, their families and carers within our allocated geographical area. 

The CNC will act as a clinical expert in patient care, with a particular focus on problem identification, care planning and symptom management. The CNC will be required to demonstrate an exceptionally high level of skill in Palliative Care Nursing, with the ability to work as a sole clinical in a proficient and safe manner. The CNC must also actively participate in the education of staff within Western Health and at a community level. 

Please see the below position description for further details. Selection criteria mut be addressed and supplied with all applications.

Selection Criteria

We are seeking someone with the following:

• A commitment to Western Health Care’s Values, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety 
• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia 
• Membership of specific specialty Association and/or nursing professional body as required. 
• More than 2 years working in a senior clinical role (CNS or above). 
• More than 3 years working in Palliative Care Nursing (either inpatient or community). 
• Post Graduate Certificate or higher in Palliative Care Nursing. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other Clinical Nurse Consultants at other Western Health sites as required. 
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and complex professional workforce. 
• Demonstrated ability to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective member of a team to deliver organisational outcomes. 
• Knowledge of Victorian, Australian, and international standards and guidelines relating to relevant specialist area. 
• Possess excellent clinical skills. 
• Proven ability to organise resources. 
• Demonstrated commitment to career long learning in relevant specialist area. 
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports, policies, and procedures. 
• Basic computer literacy skills. 
• Be innovative, resourceful, and adaptable to change. 
• Proficient in Microsoft applications. 
• Flexibility in working hours. 
• Holds current Victorian driver’s license without limitation 
• Possess excellent communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to foster meaningful working relationships with key stakeholders.

A full Position Description is available via the below link

What is offered

At Western Health our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance