2027 Palliative Care Consultation Service Registrar (Part Time) at Workday

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

79.44

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Symptom Management, End Of Life Care, Clinical Communication, Time Management, Organisational Skills, Problem Solving, Patient-Centred Care, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part Time Hours: Day/Night/Weekend shift / 21.5 hours per week Salary: from $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6 Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital Application: Please upload resume and cover letter Contact: Dr Annie Chiu, Director of Palliative Care, Email: Annie.Chiu@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Mercy Palliative Care is fully accredited with the RACP and GP program. Our service operates in the Western region of Melbourne and provides a holistic multidisciplinary approach to palliative care. We provide psychological and spiritual support, caring for people of all ages with life-limiting illnesses in their homes as well as complex symptom management at Werribee Mercy Hospital Inpatient unit. We currently care for over 500 patients across the region in their own homes. Our service is a recognised rotation with the college. Palliative Care Consultation Service – Twelve-month part-time (0.5 FTE) position for 2027/2028 Incumbent is able to complete Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine through the RACP college whilst in this role The consultation registrar provides specialist palliative care consultation to other units in Werribee Mercy Hospital. Offering expert guidance on symptom management, psychological, and end of life care support to patient and family and other healthcare professionals. Please apply directly to the Victorian Palliative Medicine Training Program (VPMTP) Applications for the 2027/2028 academic year are through the VPMTP website: https://www.vpmtp.org Applications open on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 Applications close on Tuesday, 30th June 2026 ABOUT YOU: Must have valid APHRA medical registration Full time position Great experience for an advanced RACP trainee Excellent communication skills Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Enthusiasm to learn What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist palliative care consultations to various units within Werribee Mercy Hospital. Offer expert guidance on symptom management and end-of-life support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.