Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

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About Us  

McCulloch House is a dedicated centre of excellence in palliative care and oncology, offering symptom management and end-of-life care to inpatients with complex needs—a purpose-built 16-bed palliative care unit supporting approximately 500 patients per year. We aim to assess the needs of patients and their caregivers with symptom management and supportive care.

Located at Monash Medical Centre (Clayton), McCulloch House liaises closely with acute wards and community teams to provide the best evidence-based supportive and palliative care. We also support research and education to improve the knowledge base in this unique area.

About the Role 

An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to expand their experience and passion in Palliative Care, working across a rotating roster, 7 days a week. We currently have an Ongoing, Part Time (64 hours per fortnight/0.8EFT) position available. 

You will make a difference by supporting patients and working closely with families to provide holistic care in a supportive environment, both autonomously and collaboratively, alongside a wide variety of medical specialties. We work with a commitment to providing patient centred palliative care for people with advanced life limiting illnesses, their families and carers. 

We look to build strong rapport and to have confidence in our nursing team providing patient advocacy and preservation of dignity in end of life care or management of their circumstances.

What you Bring: 

• You are an experienced Palliative Care Nurse with a comprehensive understanding of Palliative Care and a genuine passion and interest in this unique environment.
• With excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, you have the resilience to manage your responsibilities across a variable unit as part of a devoted team. 
• You understand the importance of patient centred care and have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse patients.  
• A compassionate manner, advocating for patients in their vulnerable state   
• You have a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.

What you need:    

• Proven significant clinical experience working within a Palliative Care Setting – essential 
• Relevant Qualifications in Palliative Care Nursing- highly desirable
• You hold a current AHPRA registration and employee level working with Children’s Check teamed with Australian working rights - essential

In Return 

• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
• mentorship & career guidance
• support to attend relevant forums & conferences
• a supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.