Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

Looking for a sea/tree change?

The Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd, a registered charity is now seeking to employ registered nurses with palliative care experience or an interest in working towards the same. Our hospice, Katie Rose Cottage, is a six bedroom Hospice at Doonan on the Sunshine Coast providing 24 hour in patient care for the terminally ill in a homely environment.

Our Hospice is situated in the beautiful Hinterland 10 minutes from Noosa.

You must be available to participate in a seven day rotating roster. The position has competitive rates and benefits to offer suitable candidates.

The successful candidate will be able to meet the following key selection criteria:
· Mandatory requirements of the position are current Nursing Registration in Queensland and Queensland Police check.
· Previous experience / training or willingness to undertake training, in the delivery of a specialist palliative care nursing service.
· Understanding of Primary Care Standards 1 to 13 (Palliative Care Australia 2005).
· Commitment to and experience in working collaboratively with Palliative Care providers.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally with colleagues, guest, carers, palliative care providers, G.P.’s and palliative care consultants.
· Be respectful of views and opinions of others.
· Have good assessment and documentation skills.
· Be committed to and experienced in working collaboratively as a member of a team.
· Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional nursing education and mandatory training.

Application for this position is by submission of a current resume along with a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you would like further information about this position or would like to view our Hospice, please contact Gary Cox, Nurse Manager, on 07 5471 1793 or email admin@sunshinehospice.org.au