About Us
People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?
Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About Hummingbird House
Hummingbird House is committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity and compassion. We focus on enhancing quality of life and supporting families through the journey of terminal illness. We are seeking a part time Registered Nurses to join our team
About the Role
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing holistic care and support to guests in care and their families. This position will support the Clinical team to achieve the best outcome for guests of Hummingbird House.
Provide holistic client centred nursing care to hospice guests.
Assess guests needs, develop care plans, and coordinate daily care within interdisciplinary teams.
Supporting residents in dealing with issues related to the end stage of life
Assess and manage symptoms to ensure comfort
Educate guests and families on disease process, care options, and support services.
Maintain accurate guest records and documentation in compliance with accreditation standards.
Provide a high level of nursing care, including administration of medication.
About you
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Palliative Care and/or pain management experience or qualification
Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and an understanding of the process of death and bereavement
Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing
Why WMQ?
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.