Job Description Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Part time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/1835826
The position is required to provide a coordinated, evidence-based, seamless, patient-focused approach to providing cancer nursing care. Interventions will vary according to the complexity of care required and the individual needs of the patient. The focus of the role is to address unmet Prostate cancer patient care needs particularly at diagnosis followed by post-treatment and into survivorship care.
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse to join our Oncology team on a fixed-term basis. The Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse (PCSN) role is designed to complement the existing cancer care services to provide specialist nursing care, information, education, and support to patients diagnosed with Prostate Cancer within the Victorian South West region. The PCSN role will work in partnership across all health areas and sectors within the region to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Position overview
Part-time (48 hours per fortnight) Fixed term position commencing February 2025 through until March 2026 Warrnambool Campus Clinical Nurse Consultant C, Year 1 Salary: $125,288.80 pro rata, plus superannuation What you bring
As a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience and advanced skills in cancer or urological nursing, you will have demonstrated abilities in delivering high-quality patient care, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with an ability to work in and with a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to total quality management and improved health care outcomes.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities Ongoing clinical supervision A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are
As an organisation, SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and socio-economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: Warrnambool .
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday 2 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 .
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