Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care
Core
Provide assessment and support for palliative clients and carers in their homes, specializing in symptom management, quality of life improvement, and emotional support.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Palliative Care)
Builds
Home-based palliative care services for clients and carers
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced clinical knowledge in palliative care, Evidence-based care delivery, Advanced care planning, Resource and role modeling for staff, Student clinical placement support, Collaboration with multidisciplinary health professionals
Preferred skills
Post-graduate qualifications in palliative care, Valid Victorian Driver Licence (Car), Quality improvement participation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess and support palliative clients and carers in their homes, Manage symptoms and improve quality of life, Collaborate with GPs, specialists, hospitals, and allied health, Act as a resource and role model to other staff, Support students on clinical placement, Participate in departmental accreditation processes
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized clinical role