Address At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Health Assistant in Nursing (HAN) – Medical Oncology Ward 3A
At Peter Mac everything we do is underpinned by our core values – Excellence, Innovation and Compassion. We aim to provide world class cancer care, informed by cutting edge research and state of the art education, to every patient and their family. To achieve this, we need a diverse workforce to deliver equitable, sensitive and culturally safe care.
OUR PATIENTS
Our medical oncology team cares for patients who have been diagnosed with lung, head and neck, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, neurological, gynaecological, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, skin and melanoma cancers, paediatric inpatients and those receiving nuclear medicine therapies. The treatment modalities provided to patients include chemotherapy, external beam radiotherapy, nuclear medicine treatments, symptom management, palliative care and adolescent care. (with a range of cancers including sarcoma, melanoma, head and neck, lung, neurological, gynaecological, gastrointestinal and genitourinary)
OUR TEAM
Our multidisciplinary medical oncology team has an exceptional culture of learning and support. Together we work to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and best health outcomes possible. As a HAN within the team, you will have access to a full-time ward based nurse educator known as the Practice Development Nurse. Our HANs work under the delegation and supervision of the Registered Nurses in the team to provide direct and indirect patient support.
OUR FACILITIES
The medical oncology ward is a 32-bed unit located on level 3 at Peter Mac. Our patients are cared for in single and double rooms with a patient entertainment system, online meal ordering and access to our communal spaces within and external to the ward. Peter Mac sits within the Parkville precinct and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or car with staff parking available onsite. Peter Mac also boasts great coffee and food at our multiple cafés.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will have access to an orientation program that includes:
Hospital and nursing orientation
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training
Your Thoughts Matter – communication skills training
Smart Moves – clinical manual handling training
YOU – ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and prioritizing skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Patient centered and compassionate approach to care.
This is a part -time role for a total of 30 hours per week 0700 - 1330 (Monday -Friday)
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nurse Unit Manager Haylee Howard or Lisa Cameron on 8559 5300.
