SA Health Job reference: 886667
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service Salary: $128,327 - $133,758 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM4 + salary sacrifice benefits Temporary Part Time (72 hours per fortnight, up to 26 June 2026) Join a dedicated team making a difference in cancer care across the South East. Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is seeking a dedicated and experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. As the Oncology Nurse Practitioner, you will provide expert cancer nursing care to individuals and groups of patients, offering clinical leadership, advice, and support to nurses and other clinicians involved in cancer care. This is an exciting opportunity for an autonomous, advanced practitioner to work across a range of service settings, providing high-quality care for cancer patients while mentoring and leading a team of healthcare professionals.
About the Role: Deliver direct, expert cancer nursing care for individuals and groups of patients, including assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of cancer-related conditions. Provide clinical advice to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals across a range of clinical settings. Work autonomously as a clinical decision-maker, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Take responsibility for your nursing practice, including delegating care, providing professional advice, and ensuring consistency between practice and policy. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including consultant oncologists, medical professionals, pharmacy teams, and allied health staff. Support and mentor less experienced nursing staff and other healthcare professionals involved in cancer care. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in oncology care. You will work closely with the SERCHS Regional Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing SA Cancer Service to enhance cancer care services within the region and ensure coordinated, high-quality care delivery. What We're Looking For: Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practicing certificate and authorised as a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. At least 5 years post-registration experience in nursing, with a strong background in oncology nursing. Experience as a senior leader or manager in healthcare, with expertise in managing complex services, delivering high standards of care, and navigating organisational change. Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings. Highly developed leadership skills and experience in managing and leading large teams and resource management. Strong understanding of contemporary nursing practice, healthcare legislation, and quality improvement systems as applied to hospital and clinical settings. Ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and external stakeholders. Why Join Us? Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued. Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. The Region The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
Your lifestyle
Relaxed and affordable lifestyle Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 886667
Enquiries Jason Humphries
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 08 8721 1428
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date 29 November 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments 886667 Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Role Description.pdf
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