About HammondCare
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in palliative care, rehabilitation, aged and dementia care, mental health services for older people and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.
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. The Registered Nurse works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care.
About the role
This is a permanent part-time role, 8 days per fortnight for an experienced and skilled Registered Nurse. Based at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga you will be a part of a highly dedicated team that provides the best nursing care and advice to patients with palliative care needs.
We offer a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the unit. Our staff are valued members of the multi-disciplinary team and are encouraged to participate in all learning and development activities.
About you
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Experience working in the specialty area of palliative care in an inpatient setting or community is desirable
- Four years post-graduate experience and working towards a post-graduate palliative care qualification.
- Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, and analysis in your daily practice as a registered nurse
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment
What we offer
- Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free)
- Professional Development opportunities (Conferences, PEPA Training, Scholarship)
- HammondCare Employee Benefits (Fitness Passport, JB Hifi discounts)
- Clinical Nurse Speciality (CNS1) opportunities available for eligible Registered Nurses
- Scholarship and education opportunities with HammondCare
For any specific queries please contact Breda Keating at brkeating@hammond.com.au
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