Apheresis Registered Nurse

• Career advancement opportunities working within an innovative service
• Extend your career with an innovative multi-disciplinary team
• Fixed term part time – 16 hours per fortnight

About Our Facility

Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne.  With approximately 7,000 employees, 22 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.

The Apheresis Unit sits alongside Barwon Health’s busy inpatient haematology/oncology ward on Baxter 6. In addition to haemopoietic stem cell collections and coordinating autologous stem cell transplants for approximately 40 patients per year, the unit also provides a therapeutic apheresis service for the wider Barwon South West region.

About the Role

The Cancer Nurse Coordinator works in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients diagnosed with Cancer. The Transplant and Apheresis Coordinator strives to ensure the effective provision of patient focused, holistic nursing care incorporating support of patients undergoing therapeutic and cellular apheresis therapies in order to achieve and maintain quality patient and optimal clinical outcomes. The role is responsible for coordinating care and education of patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic haemopoietic cell transplantation, encompassing all aspects from pre transplant work up through to long term follow up and immunisation. The level of intervention by the coordinator will vary according to the complexity of care required, based on individual patient needs in their care.

About the culture 

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. The Community Health workforce is highly engaged and strongly committed to working with the community to achieve healthier lives. You will work with a highly engaged senior leadership team to ensure delivery of efficient, integrated care, education and research to advance health and wellbeing for all. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. 

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

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