- Limited Term Part Time (64 hours a fortnight)
- Work in the Advanced Care Planning Team
- Salary Packaging available
- Classification: Registered Nurse (RN GR3B Y1 (ZJ1)) or Social worker - Grade 2 (Year 1 - Year 4)
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
The Team and Role
Peninsula Health is committed to the implementation of Advance Care Planning (ACP) with a particular focus on adults with chronic complex disease, life-threatening illnesses and the frail aged. ACP facilitates an individual to appoint their medical treatment decision-maker, appointed support person and to document their care preferences in a legitimate format known as an Advance Care Directive or Instructional Directive.
The Advanced Care Planning Clinician works as part of a team who are responsible for providing ACP support across PH and in the community.
Please refer to Position Description for more information.
Skills and Experience Required
We anticipate you will have:
- Eligible for registration with the relevant professional organisation (Registered Nurse or Social Work) .
- Sound understanding of Advance Care Planning aims and underlying principles.
- Experience in palliative care, end-of-life care, Advance Care Planning, and or Voluntary Assisted Dying.
- Commitment to work as part of a specialised team to achieve the ACP Program aims.
- Ability to supervise undergraduate students.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Working with Children Check.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700 (press 1)
For role specific information contact Laura Bell at LBell@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 14 January 2026
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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