Enjoy convenient access to public transportation and amenities.Lead innovative patient care initiatives.Engage in meaningful research and professional development opportunities.As a Cancer Care Coordinator, you'll coordinate care for prostate patients, drive quality improvement, collaborate across health sectors, and advance research initiatives.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 3 years) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $64.57 - $65.85 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: WestmeadWhere you'll be workingJoin the dedicated team within Westmead Hospital and the Western Sydney Local Health District, providing quality patient-centered services and pioneering research in prostate cancer care. The team emphasises collaboration, innovation, and best practices across health sectors.Located in a leading healthcare hub serving diverse communities.Collaborative team dedicated to advancing prostate cancer care and research.Supports professional growth through participation in state and national initiatives.Engages in interdisciplinary partnerships across health and non-government sectors.Committed to excellence in patient outcomes through quality care and research.What you'll be doingThe Cancer Care Coordinator plays a vital role in patient-centered prostate cancer care across Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney Local Health District. This position is integral in ensuring quality, continuity, and comprehensive nursing support through expert collaboration and leadership.Provides expert nurse consultancy and direct clinical care to prostate cancer patients.Leads and develops evidence-based practices and care models for optimal patient outcomes.Initiates, supports, and shares research on prostate cancer care to advance best practices.Delivers education and training for nurses and healthcare professionals within the health district.Engages in quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria:Qualification: Approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.Registration: Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA.Selection Criteria:Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least three (3) years' experience in specialty field.Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure and guidelines.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context.Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and develop/maintain professional relationships and networks across multiple disciplines.Demonstrated ability and knowledge to utilise information technology effectively.Demonstrated skills in providing education for patients, carers and staff.Requisition ID: REQ520398 Applications Close: 10th November 2024Need more information?Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact Jayne Robinson on .People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.#J-18808-Ljbffr