Registered Nurse - Cancer Services

Western Health

Victoria
$67,527-95,378 per year
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

Registered Nurse - Cancer ServicesOur Cancer Services at Western Health are seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our team. Cancer Services provides a range of services including Day Oncology, Radiotherapy, Oncology Hospital in the Home and Inpatient Oncology care. Cancer Services at Western health operates at Sunshine and is currently offering the following exciting opportunities:The below selection criteria apply to all vacancies listed:

Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing
Registration with AHPRA
Competency in intravenous and cannulation and the management of centrally venous access devices
Competency in the administration of antineoplastic drugs (eviQ ADAC competency or equivalent) with relevant clinical experience
Minimum 12 months working experience within an Australian hospital setting (not including placements)
Demonstrate the ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to high quality and ongoing to maintain a culture of patient centred care.
Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work a rotating roster
Possess excellent clinical skills

IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, ensure you write the specific position and site you are applying for:Registered Nurse – Ward 2ESunshine HospitalPermanent Part TimeThe Division of Aged, Cancer and Continuing Care is seeking a Registered Nurse with specialty experience in any of the following areas, Oncology, Haematology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology.Ward 2E is looking for Registered Nurses with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills who are interested in experiencing what the ward has to offer. The ward focuses on providing high standard of care for all acutely ill patients with complex needs within the Western Region. Our Unit has a strong focus on a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care to minimise the impact of cancer and other complex conditions on our patients and their families. High standards of nursing care are achieved through nursing staff striving for excellence in their practice therefore, professional development play an important role in maintaining these standards.To be Successful in this Role you

Assess the clinical, non-clinical and social needs, including the identification of ‘at risk’ patients and accurately document in the patient’s medical record and implement patient specific risk minimisation strategies
Recognise changes in patients’ condition and take necessary action(s) and document the variation in the patients’ medical record
Effectively develop discharge plans that reflect the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates an understanding of the role of community providers
Provide consistent and appropriate leadership and supervision to Graduate, Enrolled and Student nurses
Participate and contribute to improvement of policies, procedures and protocols and identify areas of improvement in nursing practice and on the ward

About UsOur workforce of over 11,000 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 is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care and Mental Health and Well-being Services as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

Professional development support
Career advancement opportunities
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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.$67,527.20 - $95,378.40 based on Experience per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Please specify which department/area you are applying for, based on what is currently listed in the advert.
Essential: Please specify if you are applying for Full/Time, Part/Time or Casual (Bank) hours.
Essential: Which Western Health Campus are you seeking to work? (Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, Sunbury, Bacchus Marsh) Please note: review the campuses that are listed in the advert.
Essential: Is there any current conditions on your AHPRA registration?
Essential: If yes, please describe the current conditions on your AHPRA registration.

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