Cancer Care Navigator

Cancer Care Navigator (CCN) Role

SRN Level 3

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

• Permanent Full Time position - Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced oncology / haematology nurse to develop their skills in the role of Cancer Care Navigator at Joondalup Health Campus.

• A dedicated Cancer Care Navigator will be with patients and their families on every step of their cancer journey, to coordinate all aspects of care and provide invaluable emotional support.
• You will be responsible for applying advanced knowledge and skills to facilitate the continuity and quality of care of patients diagnosed with cancer. Through coordinating, assessment and monitoring of a comprehensive care plan for patients from their diagnosis, through treatment to discharge and follow-up or palliative care.
• You will act as a liaison and resource to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital regarding strategies for quality Cancer Care management.
• The Cancer Care Navigator will work closely with the team treating each patient, and provide a holistic approach to care by guiding patients towards services that may help.
• Through attendance at relative multi-disciplinary team meetings you will be able to promote and guide a multi-disciplinary team approach to decision making in relation to patient care.

What we are looking for:

The Cancer Care Navigator will need to have:

A strong clinical skillset with extensive experience in the oncology / haematology specialty. Critical for this role is your ability to supervise, lead, direct and motivate others to achieve defined outcomes. Well-developed planning, prioritisation and time management skills are essential for this role.

You will also bring:

• Relevant registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of five years post registration in speciality area of Oncology / Haematology nursing
• Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and initiatives supporting the customer experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and independently as required
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven project management skills with sound organisational and change management skills
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Possession of or significant progression towards the attainment of a post graduate qualification in the area of specialty.
• Understanding of health fund requirements for Cancer Care services.

About the Organisation

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 725-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Elaine Spellman Clinical Nurse Manager via email at *********@ramsayhealth.com.au or telephone 08 9400 9***

Applications close: 5 March 2024