Job type: Not provided
Organisation: Western Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Nursing
Reference: 40722
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Western Health Day Oncology team.
The Day Oncology unit is located at Sunshine Hospital on 1E. The Day Oncology unit operates from Monday to Friday from 0800-1730. The treatment areas includes 15 chemotherapy chairs and a procedure room with 2 recovery bays for oncology related invasive procedures. The unit also includes Sunbury Day Hospital which has 3 chemotherapy chairs that operate on Wednesdays and Fridays from 0800-1630. Operating from the Sunshine site is also our Oncology Hospital in the Home program which delivers cancer therapeutics agents to a select group of patients in their home. Oncology HITH operate 6 days a week from 0800-1630. The Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) is a nurse lead clinic that is responsible for the education and management of new patients receiving chemotherapy. This is an exciting unit with a high skill set and a diverse area for nurses to work within.
The Day Oncology NUM is a key leadership role within Cancer Services with direct responsibility for the operational, professional and clinical service management of the unit. The NUM will ensure collaboration with other clinical services within the Aged, Continuing Care and Cancer Services Division and foster a culture of inclusiveness, trust, flexibility, accountability and continuous quality improvement.
To be successful in this role you:
Registrations as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Hold postgraduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing and/or relevant clinical experience Will be a keen team player Be passionate about leading staff by role modelling exemplary professional behaviour Have a high level of motivation to provide Best Care Have a commitment to nursing excellence Possess excellent communication skills
About Us
Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies .
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Contact:
Kellie Vivekanantham - 0435184787
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