Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care at SA Health
Worldwide
AUD 137.464k - AUD 143.282k
<p><img style="border-width: 3px; border-image-width: initial" src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/973bcdeb-4be4-43ee-aecc-736fb6fd1b90.png" width="789" height="295"></p> <div> <ul> <li><strong><span>Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network</span><span><br></span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Rural Support Service (RSS)</span> <br><br></strong></li> <li><strong><span>RN/M4 $137,464 - $143,282</span> (adjusted to hours worked)<br><br></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Multiple positions, Long-term contracts – up to 30 Jun 2028</span> </strong></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p>This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in improving palliative and end-of-life care for people living in residential aged care in regional South Australia. Working within a collaborative and innovative project team, you will use your advanced clinical expertise via telehealth service delivery to improve palliative and end of life care, build capability within the aged care workforce, and support better outcomes for residents, families and care providers. The role offers the chance to combine clinical leadership, education, mentorship and service development while making a meaningful and lasting impact on the quality of care delivered in Residential Aged Care Facilities.</p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHO ARE WE?</span><span> </span></span></strong><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>The RSS is a business unit in SA Health that delivers a range of enabling services, such as workforce planning and recruitment, digital health, finance, infrastructure, procurement, and clinical governance support. Our purpose is to strengthen and sustain healthcare delivery in rural and regional areas by providing consistent, efficient, and specialist support functions to the six regional local health networks (LHNs) across South Australia.  We employ around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS's three Adelaide offices. </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK</span><span> </span></span></strong><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely, or may choose to work from our central Adelaide offices, allowing our employees to benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia. </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</span><span> </span></span></strong><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Are you ready to use your advanced clinical knowledge and education expertise to strengthen nursing and midwifery practice and improve patient outcomes?</span></li> <li><span>Can you lead the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary education programs that build workforce capability and support lifelong learning? </span></li> <li>Do you have the ability to translate evidence, research and quality improvement principles into practical solutions that enhance clinical care and service delivery?</li> <li>Are you a confident leader who can mentor, influence and collaborate with clinicians, educators and stakeholders to drive positive change?</li> <li>Can you champion a culture of safety, innovation and professional excellence through effective clinical leadership, education and improvement initiatives?<span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em><strong><span>If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on…</span><span> </span> </strong></em></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><em><span>You will……….</span><span> </span> </em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of nursing and midwifery education programs that support clinical excellence, professional growth and improved patient outcomes.</li> <li>Provide support and advice as requested to General Practitioners and Aged Care staff through the facilitation via telehealth of Needs Rounds case conferences regarding symptom management and psychosocial support of residents and their families in Regional SA RACFs</li> <li>Conduct Palliative Care Needs rounds with Project RACFs independently as required.</li> <li>Provide expert clinical education, advice and support to staff, students and key stakeholders across regional health and aged care services.</li> <li>Drive quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice initiatives that strengthen safety, care standards and service delivery.</li> <li>Collaborate with clinical leaders and teams to identify learning needs, develop capability and support workforce development priorities.</li> <li>Promote contemporary nursing and midwifery practice through leadership, mentoring, competency assessment and the implementation of best practice frameworks.</li> <li>Working collaboratively with a Senior Palliative Care medical consultant as part of a multidisciplinary team provide clinical expertise in aged care and palliative care in order to develop evidence-based models of care for Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF).</li> <li>Provide expertise into the development of education frameworks, material and clinical learning objectives for RACF nurses and direct care workers.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtZwnF_jlr-iv2ZkRi7_asJF9LYAl3CTrCXw7hBHlu8JqbF3nRuoWVpdcm5vcFJ6Wd0fnLoqy8a4-_iUsxZ2YJ6oLQTkZkl9c-HiT0nCBVZ-YqIy4ukHDH5_5MZ5EGHa_skls136cU28kHjZDunMf47Q~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209048282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DxLmbTjBDF3rDZkt842rQkR04km%2Bew8hhhOiw3GsW4c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>Click here more information</span></span></a><span> </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following: </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209064313%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2CK0LCdjXC6aPyy5kUyuxPfDQu6%2Fcb%2Fp22Z%2BMp0DyXw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.</span></span></a><span> Further information is in the application for to help guide you.  </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description. </span><span> </span></p> </li> <li>Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate and be Credentialled Nurse Practitioner in Palliative or Aged Care</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.  </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>NEED TO RELOCATE?</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209083434%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kk2OY4xrVl5wAoiuWr58i27LaSMaxgTjEYuvBcVll3Q%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>Relocation support | SA Health.</span></span></a><span> Find out more about working in the </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bservices%2Fworking%2Bat%2Bbhflhn%2Fbarossa%2Bhills%2Bfleurieu%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209100436%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=772uT4vT0bPqytZ5sPByWplckm3YNu3eYR%2FTZ3f%2F8Jk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network</span></span></a><span>, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmovetomore.com.au%2F&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209118373%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3uHeI3iww1PttPZSYsBYrw9uVpRKwFucHt2si9qa3Y4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>https://movetomore.com.au/</span></span></a><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="color: #FF6600"><span>HELP IS HERE!</span><span> </span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p>Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 945115), or reach out to Penny Thyer, Manager, Cancer and Palliative Care Services on phone: 0403 984 194 or email: <a href="mailto:holly.campbell2@sa.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">penny.thyer@sa.gov.au</a>  </p> </div> <div> <p><span>To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist </span><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtPBFbo3tmZ-2TM4hZGxDbFwu6_UidXbuEgS4D2eQZPd8Y43a15uGOYc8cmF9d62a3BSOf3wArFQVRFV3SYD8fCJP9Ik-mZWlIj1ovZUWiWGP4iTnRGrzNHN9FJiLUX42D7wS9d6WSZyJnGklVUgkYLQ~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209133671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ld6qNEi5knJzLHPCElTgfh6Cntm7EnnQas%2BumQHE%2FU0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span>BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf</span></span></a><span>. 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