Become part of a great team providing supportive care to Oncology patients. Friendly work hours, Monday to Friday, no weekends Registered Nurse Grade 4A Cancer Care Nurse Latrobe Regional Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Cancer Care Nurse to join the Chemotherapy team working part time 0.4, fixed term position until the end of December.
Reporting to the Chemotherapy Nurse Unit Manager this position plays an important role in the continuum of care for patients with cancer with the aim of improving individual health outcomes, and to provide support and advice to hospital staff and community care providers on aspects of cancer care management.
LRH employees enjoy access to: Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing servicesAccess to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study supportTailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO's, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leaveFantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activitiesWorkplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staffWe are looking for candidates with: Professional qualification in nursing (Registered in Division 1 of the AHPRA register)Evidence of recent professional development in cancer careExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a teamEvidence of recent clinical experience with cancer patientsKnowledge of relevant evidenced based guidelines for cancer careExperience working in an interdisciplinary teamHigh level of consumer advocacyAbility to manage the demands of a case management role for higher needs/complex cancer patientsUnderstand the issues and concerns of cancer patients and their carer'sAwareness of community supports and services availableCollaborate and liaise with a variety of service providers, professionals, care givers and other stakeholdersThe successful applicant will:
Understand the issues and concerns of cancer patients and their carers.Demonstrate a high level of competence in cancer care nursingProvide high level care co-ordination of patients diagnosed with a malignancy.Focus on education and support for newly diagnosed cancer patients.Demonstrate a high level professional engagement with a number of clinicians and peak cancer support organisations.For more information about this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to contact Natasha Campbell on (03) 5173 8846 or ****** for a confidential discussion.
About LRH LRH was proud to be the recipient of the 2022 Premier's Health Service of the Year (Medium) Award. This prestigious award recognises the amazing work of our team in driving change and improvement in the health outcomes for the Victorian community.
We are located 150 km east of Melbourne, and LRH is the regional provider of a broad range of specialist health services including hospital based, sub-acute and mental health services across Gippsland.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increase medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
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.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for 3 COVID-19 doses and current season influenza vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption applies. Tash CAMPBELL - (03) 5173 8846
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