Virtual Palliative Care Patient Liaison Officer - CNS2 - Location Negotiable across MLHD
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ546702
Applications Close: 1 April 2025
Vaccination Category: A
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 free for 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
- Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours!
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 MLHD community? Visit us here.
About Your Role
The Virtual Palliative Care Patient Liaison Officer CNS2 Sector 1 works virtually as a Specialist palliative care patient liaison within the Specialist Palliative care team across MLHD hospitals and MPS within Sector 1;
- Sector 1 Includes Griffith, Tumut, Batlow, Tumbarumba, Deniliquin Cluster, Corowa Cluster and Leeton Cluster.
Mercy will continue to provide palliative care services to Young, Harden and Boorowa. This is not a Discharge planner role.
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.
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 MLHD-NUMPalliativeCare@health.nsw.gov.au 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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