When it comes to cancer care, choose hope. Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder's vision of creating a collaborative environment in which respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture thrive in the interests of our patients.
The Role We currently have a 1.0 FTE for CNS stoma nurse. The Stoma Specialist Nurse works across the continuum of care including the community, ambulatory, and in-patient services enhancing the continuity and quality of care for patients.
The position will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of allied health and medical staff both hospital and community-based providing a point of contact, expert resource, and support relevant to the complexity of care and individual needs of the patient, their family, and carers. The Stoma Specialist Nurse will work with the collegiate support of other specialist nurses in tumour streams at Lifehouse and have the capacity to drive specialist program development, interdisciplinary collaborations, and networks across the health sectors. The Stoma Specialist Nurse will promote and assist in the development of stoma-specific coordinated and evidenced-based, seamless, patient-centred care.
Selection Criteria: Registered Nurse with AHPRA Demonstrated relevant advanced level of skill in colorectal cancer nursing. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement and best practice principles. Possess or be working toward Masters of Nursing or similar. Possess or be working towards cancer qualification or graduate certificate in stomal therapy nursing. Patient teaching experience. Recent clinical experience in stomal therapy. To apply please send your CV and Cover letter outlining your key experience as it relates to this role.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by Chris O'Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all our current open positions. If you require assistance, please let us know at the time of your application.
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet: the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. It is upon their land that Chris O'Brien Lifehouse was built. As we share our knowledge, teaching, learning, and practices within the hospital, may we also pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever within the Aboriginal Custodianship of Country.
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