2027 Inpatient Palliative Care Registrar

About the role

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. Inpatient Palliative Care Registrar - 2 x 6-month rotations Incumbent is able to complete a Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine through the RACP college whilst in this role Working in a 12 bed Inpatient unit at Werribee Hospital Click here to link to the RACP Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine Semester Dates 2027-2028 Semester 1: Monday, February 1, 2027 - Sunday, August 1, 2027 Semester 2: Monday, August 2, 2027 - Sunday, February 6, 2028 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 as a 6-month elective for the inpatient role Excellent communication skills Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Enthusiasm to learn