Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigator

About the role

At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone.

Our people are critical to our success. We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria. We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environment for our people to learn, develop and flourish.

Based in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an experienced and qualified Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Regional Care Navigator this is on a Full-Time basis but part-time opportunities will be considered.

Victorians nearing their end of life who meet defined eligibility criteria are able to request assessment for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigators are a small team of highly skilled clinicians, spread across Victoria. They are a point of contact for members of the public, health practitioners and health services across Victoria seeking information or support in accessing or delivering VAD. The navigator service works with any health service or clinician, individual or family who seeks their input.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field
• Relevant professional registration, for example AHPRA
• Demonstrated advanced and highly adaptable problem solving, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own time appropriately in a fluctuating context
• Advanced clinical communication skills

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.

Interested but would like some more information? Emily Capaldo Nurse Unit Manager can be contacted via emily.capaldo@lrh.com.au or phone (03) 51738846

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes.  

With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer. 

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres. 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Application close 14th July 2025. 
 

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, a Working With Children employee check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to have current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. 

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.