• Casual opportunity for experience Palliative Care RN to join our Community Team
• Role based at Greenwich hospital supporting the local community.
• HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of NSW Health entitlements

About the role

The role ofthe Registered Nurse (Community Palliative Care) works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to provide nursing care and advice to patients’ with palliative care needs living in their own homes within the Northern Sydney Local health District.

The essence of this role is to:

• Provision of clinical care in relation to community clinical practice and outcomes
• Assess and fully understand each client’s care needs, consulting with colleagues to develop care plans to improve quality of life.
• Provide support to families and carers to enable them to support long term care goals/needs of the client.
• Coordinate care, accessing and collaborating with other government and non-government agencies to ensure patients receive services relevant to their needs
• Works within scope of professional nursing practice

About you

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• A passion to work in the specialty area of community palliative care.
• At least four years general experience including one year in palliative care and holding or working towards certificate in palliative care
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work within the multidisciplinary team of the Service
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience in community nursing (desirable).
• Oncology nursing experience (desirable).
• A current drivers licence and safe driving record. Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why HammondCare

• HammondCare Health and Hospital Division are committed to the professional development of the team allowing us to provide the highest quality care to our clients.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on staff well being and work life balance.
• HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a benefits program. As HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised by HammondCare, in accordance with Public health System Nurses’ and Midwives (State Award) and the Crown Employees Nurses’ (State Award). For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers.
• We care about your career with a focus on internal progression.

About HammondCare

• Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances.
• HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

To apply please head to our Careers page using the link below

https://www.hammond.com.au/careers/current-vacancies/casual-registered-nurse-community-palliative-care 

For any specific queries not answered above, please contact Hannah at hcullen@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 10^th of March 2021

All short listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. We will also need a record of all Vaccinations required as per NSW Health Standards