Registered Nurse

Job Description

Palliative Care South East is a respected not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering specialist palliative care services across the south-east metropolitan region of Melbourne. The organisation supports individuals living with life-limiting illnesses, helping them maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life through compassionate care delivered in their own homes.

By focusing on holistic, patient-centred support, Palliative Care South East works closely with individuals, carers, and families to ensure that each person receives the care they need during challenging times. Services are provided free of charge to people of all ages living in the local government areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, and parts of Kingston.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the organisation integrates medical expertise, emotional support, and community care to enhance wellbeing for both patients and their support networks.

Role Overview

Palliative Care South East is seeking a Specialist Community Palliative Care Nurse to join its interdisciplinary clinical team. This position requires advanced clinical expertise and strong decision-making skills to support individuals living with complex health needs in community settings.

As a clinical expert within the team, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and the capacity to interpret and apply clinical data effectively. The role focuses on delivering specialist palliative care services directly to patients or providing consultative support to families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

The nurse will also contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards, ensuring that high-quality palliative care is consistently delivered across the service.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialist Community Palliative Care Nurse will play an important role in coordinating and managing complex care for patients and their families. Core responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist palliative care within a community setting
• Supporting patients and families through holistic care planning
• Coordinating complex case management across multiple services
• Collaborating with external healthcare providers and community organisations
• Participating in rotational duties, including access, intake, and clinical escalation response
• Supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and responsive palliative care services

In addition to direct patient care, the nurse will act as a clinical leader and mentor, supporting less experienced staff members, including graduate nurses.

Leadership and Professional Contribution

This role extends beyond clinical care. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening professional practice and service development within the organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a positive role model within the clinical team
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior nurses and colleagues
• Supporting clinical education and skill development
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and research activities
• Serving as a key clinical resource within the organisation

By sharing expertise and supporting team development, the Specialist Community Palliative Care Nurse helps maintain high clinical standards across the service.

Required Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate strong clinical capability and a commitment to delivering compassionate community healthcare.

Essential requirements include:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven experience delivering coordinated care in collaboration with external healthcare providers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and clinical electronic database systems
• A valid National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to employment
• A current full Victorian Driver’s Licence

Experience in community nursing, palliative care, or complex case management will be highly regarded.

Employee Benefits

Palliative Care South East is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, offering employees a supportive environment and meaningful career opportunities.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Attractive salary packaging options of up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Opportunities for flexible work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A Rewards and Recognition Program
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Annual Leave Loading

These benefits reflect the organisation’s commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Apply for This Opportunity

If you are passionate about delivering compassionate community healthcare and want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team.

For further information, including the full Position Description, and to submit your application, visit:
https://palliativecaresoutheast.org.au/career-opportunities/

Join Palliative Care South East and contribute to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families across Melbourne’s south-east community.