• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment in Kew
• Part Time, Fixed Term (0.8/64 hours per fortnight) Maternity Leave position until 10th of Jan, 2027
About the Role
The palliative care in-patient facility is a 16 bed unit specialising in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses. Patients may have multiple medical co-morbidities and are admitted for end of life care, symptom management, complex discharge planning and occasional respite. Care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team. The unit is a new, purpose built development set against a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra river and bush surrounds in Kew.
Duties include:-
Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).
Your Contribution
What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
About Caritas Christi
The palliative care in-patient unit at Caritas Christi specialises in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses who may also have multiple medical co-morbidities. Our patients are admitted for end of life care, symptom management and occasional respite. Specialised assessment, care and discharge planning is provided by an inter-disciplinary team.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan