Enrolled Nurse

Melbourne City Mission · Thornbury · Posted 2 weeks ago

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Competitive Base Salary (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

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Job posted on: 8th Oct 2026

Melbourne > Thornbury

Part Time

Aged Care and Seniors Rights, Nursing

Not For Profit (NFP)

Job description

About the Opportunity

This Part-time position (8 days a fortnight) is located within the Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care (MCMPC) division and implements Melbourne City Mission’s commitment to best practice in palliative care. Established in 1981 as the first community-based palliative care service to operate in Victoria, MCMPC aims to enhance quality of life by providing specialist interdisciplinary palliative care for people living with a terminal condition, their families and carers.

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

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

Provide holistic support, advocacy, relevant education and practical support advice to clients and carers of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

Engage in symptom assessment, care plan development, and planned follow up requirements in consultation with Registered Nurse.

Observe, record and report changes in clients’ health status to Registered Nurses in a timely manner.

Ensure all elements of client records are complete, including care plans, symptom assessment tools and evaluation of interventions.

Assess client nursing needs and the carer’s ability to provide care at home, i.e. manual handling needs.

Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Highly developed interpersonal skills.

Accommodate and work with change.

Engage in reflective practice and provide and receive feedback.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

Diverse and inclusive organisation

Attractive Salary Packaging benefits

Supportive learning and development environment

Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

Medication Endorsement with current certification from the Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA.

Minimum of three years’ work experience across relevant hospital or community-based settings, i.e. hospital based Palliative Care, Oncology, Haematology, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), Community based Post-Acute Care, Transition Care Program, Home Care Agencies.

The ability to work in an environment in which clients have a terminal illness and demonstrated sensitivity to people living with a terminal illness and those who are dying or bereaved.

Competence with electronic client records and well-developed computer skills.

Screening Criteria:

National Police check

Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain

Valid Victorian Drivers license

Right to Work in Australia

Applications may close before the deadline, 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. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact [email protected] using the subject line: Enrolled Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.

We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

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.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

About Melbourne City Mission

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About Melbourne City Mission

Melbourne City Mission is a non-profit organisation that provides a range of services, including support for homelessness, disability services, palliative care, and education. It is committed to diversity, inclusion, and the safety of its clients and employees.

Private: Melbourne City Mission has 6 other live roles on this board.

This ad does not state pay. Healthcare & Nursing roles on this board that do show it typically pay $97,000 to $112,000 (11 listings).

Before you apply

This ad mentions:

Police check
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening
Driver licence
AHPRA registration

Roles from this employer typically stay open about 21 days on this board.

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Public transport in Thornbury is accessible, with Thornbury station on the Mernda line, as well as tram routes 11 and 86 providing connections to the broader Melbourne network. This ease of transport makes commuting to and around Thornbury straightforward for jobseekers.

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