Registered Nurse Div 1

About the Opportunity

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care provides a 24 hour service 7 days per week. Staff will be required to working morning shifts  and  will include evening shifts once implemented into the service mid to late 2023. 

Reporting to the Coordinator Nursing Services as a Community Palliative Nurse  this role is responsible to Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with external health professionals, the Palliative Care RN will provide palliative care to MCMPC clients in accordance with the mission, values, policies, and procedures of MCM Palliative Care and within the philosophy and organisational values of Melbourne City Mission across Victoria.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and regular review of palliative care clients - using a holistic and anticipatory approach
•   Plan and coordinate services (with other agencies or disciplines) relating to end of life care with all clients and carers
• Deliver a high standard of care regardless of clients’ or colleagues’ differing values, beliefs, culture and social context
•   Ability to work independently with guidance and support from the senior nursing team.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Nursing experience in a community setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care and/or chronic illness

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years postgraduate work experience in palliative care or oncology.
• Strongly desirable but not essential experience in community nursing.
• Demonstrated high level of skill in clinical decision-making and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Sensitivity to people living with a terminal condition and those who are dying or bereaved.

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia
• Up to date with COVID-19 Vaccinations or valid medical exemption 
• MCM employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Applications for this role close: 14 April 2023, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  For assistance with your application please email: recruitment@mcm.org.au

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Diversity

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.