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About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. Monash Health provides a world of health care across south eastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. We employee more than 22,000 staff who work across 40 care locations. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best.
About the Role
The Head and Neck Cancer, Clinical Nurse Consultant is be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of evidence based best practice and patient flow systems throughout the continuum of care for people with head and neck cancer and their families. This includes the coordination and care of patients with cancer and the provision of nursing expertise to support and manage patient health care needs.This position will be located within the ENT Department offices at Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Campus however will involve working across all sites.The position is a clinical leadership role that includes:
- Facilitating the development of systems and processes to support the planning and coordination of treatment, education and support needs to patients and their families across the disease trajectory;
- Provide complex management and support to H&N patients from referral to surveillance;
- Provide support and counselling as a point of contact for patients, staff and external agencies for assessment, care, treatment and follow up for head and neck patients;
- Link patients in with existing support networks as required;
- In conjunction with the outpatients clinic coordinator review H&N referrals and triage according to urgency;
- Manage the H&N multidisciplinary meetings, H&N database and SMICS database; and
- Assist in the collection of information for the H&N audit.
Specific criterion for this position in addition to those listed in the Position Description:
- Senior Nurse with extensive experience in caring for patients undergoing Head & Neck Surgery.
- Experience in working with patients and their families with a newly diagnosed cancer.
- Expert clinical acumen in complex patient care.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in an organised fashion to meet the clinical demands of the patients and family.
- Masters Degree in Nursing or working towards.
- Current valid drivers licence.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kylie Whitelaw - (03) 6554 1***.
Monash Health is a great place to work
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
