Palliative Care Liaison Officer - Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 - Wagga Wagga & Outreach

NSW Statewide, NSW

Permanent Full Time

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Clinical Nurse Consultant/Specialist

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

  • Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax freefor living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
  • Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
  • Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
  • Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your Role

The Palliative Care Liaison works autonomously between the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit (based in the Calvary Hospital).

They are fundamental in coordinating the delivery of palliative care within the inpatient setting and ensuring the smooth transition between the community and acute environment.

Their role encompasses; introduction to palliative care for clients referred to the service, symptom management advice, end of life care coordination (including discharge into the community) and transition to home/residential aged care.

Additionally, the Palliative Care Liaison will incorporate into their role the virtual palliative care support of the Wagga Wagga outlying hospitals and multi-Purpose facilities.

The Palliative Care Liaison is a leader in the palliative care space and works collaboratively as part of the MLHD Specialist Palliative Care Team.

They have excellent communication skills and liaise frequently with clients, families, and health professionals across the interdisciplinary team. As part of their role, they provide a high level of education in a formal and non-formal capacity.

They continuously engage in ongoing professional development and research opportunities.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sophie Absolon, Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager on 0436 819 986 or [email protected] now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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    Job Ad Reference REQ545357
    Date Listed 20 January 2025
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