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Form of workReference Number: 42894: Clinical Support Nurse - Oncology/Haemotology Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Nurse - Oncology/ Haematology (0.4 EFT) to join the education team at Northern Health.
As a member of the Northern Health Nursing / Midwifery Education team, this important role will primarily assist in anticipating and responding to the clinical developmental needs of the staff within the Oncology/ Haematology Division. Clinically based, the position will liaise closely with the Nurse Unit Managers and other clinical educators to assist staff in safe practice for Oncology/ Haematology care within Northern Health.
This role involves aspects of program delivery, and performance review through formative and summative feedback and completion of appropriate appraisal processes as deemed by the relevant NH requirements. This includes performing assessments for mandatory and clinical skill development as required within the Oncology/ Haematology ward scope of practice.
This is a Permanent position, working 32 hours per fortnight. with an expectation of day and evening
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Desirable minimum two years’ experience in clinical education
- Three years acute cancer / haemotology experience
- Relevant experience in clinical education and knowledge of undergraduate programs and supervision
- Current knowledge of acute and post-acute patient care in Oncology/ Haematology care
- Experience in supervision and training.
- Qualifications in clinical education and training or equivalent, or working toward
- Highly Effective communication skills
- Excellent team collaborative skills
- High level of enquiry
- Current AHRPA registration as registered nurse/midwife
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialty (Oncology/ Haematology/medical/clinical education)
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
Applications close 12 March 2024.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. 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.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
