No Weekend or Night Shifts. No Late Nights Nursing Hobart Part Time Icon Cancer Centre Australia
Registered Nurse (Oncology) – Icon Cancer Centre Hobart
We are now looking for Registered Nurses to join us onpart-timebasis as we've nurses moving into new positions and expected growth in the next few months!
Permanent, Part-Time (options for Full-Time)
If oncology nursing is new to you, then do not let that dissuade you. Icon has an extremely strong governance to support you with onboarding and credentialing. You will work supernumerary until you are signed off as a proficient oncology nurse receiving one on one training throughout.
If you do however come with an oncology nursing background, great! We'd love to hear from you straight away
Registered Nurse – Icon Cancer Centre Hobart Develop yourOncology Nursing Careerwithin aHighly Innovative,Patient-FocusedandRapidly ExpandingInternational Cancer Treatment GroupExposure to oncology nursingwithin a busyRadiation Oncology Clinicand/orMedical OncologyDay Hospital – with an on-siteCancer ResearchfunctionDeliverExceptional Patient Carewith a Supportive and Collaborative Team.No Weekend or Night Shifts. No Late Nights Hourly Rate:Calculated with respect to previous years' as RN (i.e., 1 year = $38.48, 7 years = $47.14), +11% Superannuation, 5 Weeks Annual Leave, PD Days & Allowance. As you progress to higher responsibilities above the RN level, of course the remuneration will continue to rise to reflect the higher duties.
Career Development
At Icon, we genuinely love seeing our nurses develop careers that bring joy and fulfillment into their lives. We know that the happiness of our employees is imperative to foster a culture that brings quality cancer care to those who need it most, when they need it most and where they need it most. We want you to succeed while you help us succeed.
About Icon:
Icon Group is Australia's largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand and Asia. With over 1500 employees, our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 24 radiation oncology centres and 8 comprehensive centres. Our unique integration of the compounding pharmacy, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology offers a comprehensive suite of services for cancer patients under one roof, allowing cancer care to be closer to home.
Icon Cancer CentreHobartTreatment/Care:
8 chair day oncology hospital, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapyScalp cooling system – Cooling cap available to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy treatmentScreening for lymphoedema risk using a SOZO machine, the latest in technology for cancer-related lymphoedemaRadiation Therapy treatments using our state-of-the-art linear acceleratorTreatment for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders, including administration of supportive therapies and blood products such as hormone treatments, bisphosphonates and iron infusionsMinor procedures for diagnostic and prognostic purposesGenetic counselling – Cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and adviceAccess to clinical trialsOn-Site Pathology / Pharmacy
Learn more about our comprehensive Hobart centre:https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/hobart
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our team at the Icon Cancer Centre Hobart, with the opportunity for nursing across our radiation and medical oncology/haematology departments. This position will report to the Nurse Manager and will focus on the delivery of exceptional personalised cancer care to patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities: Contribute expert advice and demonstrate contemporary nursing knowledge and skill in oncology nursing practice in accordance with current legislation and professional standards and codes of practiceMonitoring and administering medication and intravenous anticancer infusionsPatient assessment, observation and education including expert management of treatment related side effectsInserting and care of peripheral and central access devicesAssisting doctors with procedures and providing pre and post procedure care and educationMaintaining and updating patients written and electronic recordsProviding emotional support to patients, families and carersSupport the Nurse Manager in the day to day operationsSupport a high performance culture that delivers quality patient care services through a patient centric and collaborative approach Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Within Medical Oncology, this position involves the administration of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and related blood and supportive treatments. Within Radiation Oncology, this position involves the proactive nursing care to support patients through their treatment. If cross skilled there will be potential opportunity to work across both the Medical Oncology Day Hospital and the Radiation Oncology Departments.
2 years recent experience in medical oncology/ haematologyand/orradiation oncology nursing (desirable only)Current AHPRA registration.Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient centred care.Advanced communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously and positively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.Must bevaccinated against Covid-19a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and have a special interest in working for an organisation that delivers outstanding care and service to patients and stakeholders, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application using the 'Apply' button.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
