About Hummingbird House

Hummingbird House is committed to providing exceptional holistic care and support to children with life limiting conditions and their families with dignity and compassion. We focus on enhancing quality of life and supporting families through the journey of terminal illness. We are seeking a Registered Nurses to join our team

Your role as a Registered Nurse at Hummingbird House

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

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

Why Join Us

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

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited'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.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.