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Join to apply for the MATS Palliative Outreach Nurse role at Alfred Health1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the MATS Palliative Outreach Nurse role at Alfred HealthGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Part term (40 hours per fortnight)Clinical Nurse Consultant C Year 1 (ZA7)Alfred Health location predominantly based at Caulfield Hospital campusAlfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Permanent positionPart term (40 hours per fortnight)Clinical Nurse Consultant C Year 1 (ZA7)Alfred Health location predominantly based at Caulfield Hospital campusGreat staff benefits!The DepartmentAlfred Home - Acute and Community (HAC) is a clinical program across Alfred Health, of which the Health Independence Program (HIP) is a part. The HIP program plays an integral role within Victorias health care system, supporting people to maximise their independence and functioning, and minimise long-term healthcare needs. HAC oversees a diverse group of services promoting effective care, from acute care back into the community. These services are provided in hospital, community based settings and in peoples homes.Our Health of Older People (HoP) service, is a stream within HAC, providing a responsive, person-centred, effective system of care that aims to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for our clients and broader community. Our focus is working with services and our clients to ensure coordination and consistency of continuing care over time, and through the different stages of a persons condition. We do this through fostering an environment of self-management, health promotion and community integration.The Mobile Assessment & Treatment Service (MATS), is one of the HoP services, and provides a rapid in-reaching clinical response, to residents predominantly of aged care facilities, and on occasion to the wider community, who are at risk of presenting to an emergency department, for acute illnesses or reasons that could be managed outside of the hospital setting.MATS has clinical oversight by Geriatricians, and encompasses MATS Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and pharmacy roles. The MATS patient cohorts are the frail and elderly, or those with severe disability in residential settings. Often MATS patients have a range of chronic conditions and conditions of ageing.Due to the nature of our patient cohort, MATS work closely with the Alfred Health Palliative Care Consult Service (PCCS), who provide a predominantly consultative service, whereby they provide advice on pain and other symptom management, facilitate discharge planning and assist with complex decision-making, particularly relating to end-of-life care.The RoleThe MATS Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will provide clinical expertise to MATS patients with needs aligning with a palliative approach through to terminal care until death and bereavement support post death as required. The aim is to meet the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of terminally ill MATS patients and their families, whilst supporting existing services involved in their care ie: Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) staff, supported residential service staff and GPs to provide best evidenced based care.The MATS Palliative Care CNC we are looking for, should be a self-driven and motivated individual, with a desire to enhance the health journey and experience of our elderly patient population.The role is an integral part of the MATS service, providing an In-reaching model of service delivery, and as such we are seeking a person who can work as an effective team player, but then can also be an effective autonomous and independent practitioner.The MATS Palliative Care CNC WillProvide expert direct patient care including, thorough assessment, identification of current state and clinical care needs, implementation, administration and review of interventions in keeping with patients goals and wishes.Work closely with MATS Medical staff and patients GP & RACF staff, to ensure all clinical care needs are met as per the patients preferences and teams recommendations.Work collaboratively with other Alfred Health clinicians/teams, particularly our PCCS/PATS colleagues to ensure seamless and timely care. They will be relied upon to coordinate and continue that collaborative care approach with community providers also ie: RACF & GP staff, Community Palliative Care services in the community.Assist with resource allocation in relation to palliative care needs of MATS patients across the service.Model leadership, and develop pathways to support and develop other MATS team members to build capacity through education and empowerment.Be responsible for developing robust pathways within MATS for the community management of our patients using a palliative approach, and will include building terminal care best practices into MATS suite of services.The position requires excellent communication and documentation skills to foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to the patients care.Qualifications/Experience RequiredEssentialRegistered Nurse Division 1 with a current practicing certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRAPost graduate qualification in Palliative Care NursingCurrent Victorian drivers licenceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesirablePrior experience at grade 5 levelRecent clinical experience in relevant areas, preferably acute general medicine, chronic disease or geriatricsDemonstrated ability to work positively and flexibly with internal and external servicesCommitment to continuing professional developmentStaff BenefitsSalary packaging & novated leasing through MaxxiaFlexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOnsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitnessChildcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens ServicesFor enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kate McGillivray, Acting NUM on 0473 216 419Applications close 11pm AEST, on Sunday 22nd June 2025.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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