Cancer Care Coordinator

Reference Number: 924Job Title: Lung Cancer Support Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent Part-TimeHours per Fortnight: 40
Location: SheppartonClosing date: 14/05/2024For a confidential conversation please contact: Linley Smith on 5832 2322About GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the role:We are looking for a Registered Nurse with greater than two years of acute nursing experience and an interest in Cancer Nursing for the Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse position.The Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse at GV Health will work in partnership with both internal and external health care providers in order to optimally manage the needs of lung cancer patients within the GV Health Catchment. This will include care in both the public and private sectors and across the entire disease trajectory.The Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse will be a primary resource for both internal and external providers and will deliver education and instigate quality improvement activities. The incumbent will work in partnership to explore, develop and implement evidence-based and patient-focused model of care and pathways that are relevant and appropriate improvements on current practice.Successful candidate will have:

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• More than two years' recent experience as an RN at the time of commencement, with experience in cancer nursing or respiratory nursing
• Demonstrated teamwork and the maintenance of a supportive work environment
• Self-motivated with a sound level of communication, organisational and time management skills

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in Cancer Nursing.
• Post-Graduate qualification in Cancer Nursing

Position Description:Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.