Description:
About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with the clinical teams to improve and maintain patient outcomes by providing support and education to patients requiring physical, psycho-social and emotional support and symptom management at the end of their health care journeys by liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, families, internal and external support services to ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved for the patient and their relevant significant others.
This position is at 40 hours per fortnight, shared with a second CNC.
Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Be a clinical expert in the Palliative Care field
- Support and contribute to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to patients and their families
- Exercise proper courtesy, consideration and sensitivity in dealing with patients, members of the public and other employees
- Utilise high level written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain strict confidentiality of information pertaining to patients and other employees
- Participate in the systematic continuing development of your own work performance and skills
- Contribute to and lead research projects within the Palliative Care field
- Work in partnership with our clinical teams in all Patient Care Units, our VMOs and other multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best outcomes for our patients at the end of their health care journeys
About you
To be successful in the role, you will possess:
- Demonstrated clinical skills and expert knowledge in Palliative Care and end of life care management
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, problem solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary environment
- The proven ability to participate in education and staff development, contribute strongly to the quality process and ultimately improving patient care outcomes
- The proven ability to plan and manage priorities and workloads
- The proven ability to assess patients, formulate a plan of care and discuss best options in consultation with the Palliative Care medical team
- Post graduate qualifications in Palliative Care, or working towards same, is an advantage
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
For more information regarding the role, please contact Maryanne Sinon – MPHB Hospital Day Manager via email (maryanne.sinon@mater.org.au) or contact (07) 3163 1563.
Applications close on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.