Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Registered Nurse, Palliative Care

BlueCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its specialised in-home palliative care team in Cairns. This is a permanent, full-time role. Job sharing will be considered.

As a Registered Nurse with BlueCare, you will be part of a growing statewide palliative care service. You will play a key role in expanding these services across Queensland, contributing to the organisation's mission of providing high-quality end-of-life care to clients and their families within their homes. This role offers a diverse experience combining professional development in community services and palliative care, supported by robust clinical structures and innovative service models.

Primarily based in Mareeba or Atherton, you will have the opportunity to engage with various communities across Queensland. You will be supported by the palliative care team and the wider BlueCare community services teams.

Your Part in the Team:

• Provide high-quality end-of-life care to clients and their families.
• Contribute to the expansion of BlueCare's palliative care services across Queensland.
• Engage with diverse communities across the state.

What Makes a Difference for Us:

• Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate in the employing State.
• A Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Mid to senior level proficiency in general nursing, demonstrating clinical expertise and a person-centered care approach.
• Prior experience or ongoing pursuit of qualifications in palliative care, pain management, or acute care is highly valued.
• Demonstrated aptitude in effective communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to address care requirements.
• A current driver's license and the confidence to navigate rural and remote areas of Queensland.

Employee Benefits:

• Salary packaging for everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900 per annum) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 per annum) to increase take-home pay.
• A recognition and rewards platform offering employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including for everyday expenses and holidays.
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programs, and an annual awards celebration.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months of service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid).
• Career development opportunities with BlueCare, one of Australia's most trusted community and residential care providers.

Company Details:

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining BlueCare means becoming part of Queensland's largest network of aged care workers, with over 8,000 team members. You will also be welcomed into the broader UnitingCare family, which comprises over 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across brands including BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. The team is described as compassionate, inclusive, and committed to helping people live life to its fullest.

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation, implementing measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and addressing it appropriately if it occurs. They abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

UnitingCare's approach to Diversity & Inclusion is simple: everybody is welcome. Diversity is at the core of their identity, mission, and values. They are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position, demonstrating their commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. For additional support and to meet their RAP Team, email rec•••••••••••@ucareqld.com.au.

BlueCare works hard to make its services welcoming and safe for every person, united in keeping children, young people, and the elderly safe from harm within their services, workplaces, and the communities they support.

Salary: $45.29 - $57.06 per hour.

Application Instructions: Please apply via the provided link.