Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with external health professionals, the Palliative Care registered nurse will provide specialist palliative care to MCMPC clients in accordance with the, values, policies and procedures of Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care, and within the philosophy and organisational values of Melbourne City Mission. 

• Provide comprehensive assessment and regular review of palliative care clients - using a holistic and anticipatory approach.
• Plan and coordinate services (with other agencies or disciplines) relating to end of life care with all clients and carers.
• Deliver a high standard of care regardless of clients’ or colleagues’ differing values, beliefs, culture and social context.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and support from the senior nursing team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Sensitivity to people living with a terminal condition and those who are dying or bereaved

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Applicants with experience in palliative care will be employed as a Grade 3 Registered Nurse. Successful applicants without palliative care experience will be employed as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience. 
• Preference for experience in palliative care or oncology.
• Strongly desirable but not essential experience in community nursing.
• Demonstrated high level of skill in clinical decision-making and assessment skills.

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia
• Registration with APHRA Screening Criteria

Applications for this role close: 26 April 2024, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email:

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

MCM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the waterways and lands where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported and respected, especially children and young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality and gender identity.