AddressCompany description:
About Barwon Health
Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health's core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all. Explore all of our comprehensive services here.
Job description:
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified nursing staff member to take up a temporary role as Acting Liver Mass Clinical Nurse Specialist working closely with the Gastroenterology team
- Work in a well supported and inclusive environment that promotes career progression
- Temporary Part time position available from June - Dec 2024 (32hrs a fortnight) - Long service leave cover
About the role
The Liver Mass Clinical Nurse Specialist supports the Gastroenterology team and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of care for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma within the Barwon South West Region (BSWR). In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Education and support around Hepatocellular Carcinoma and symptom management
- Coordination of Liver Mass service multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT
- Achievement of actions from meetings (ie. Coordination of pre operative investigations, follow up of investigations & patient assessment pre and post procedures).
- Care coordination and follow up for patients referred to the Liver Mass Clinic
- Patient support throughout their journey, including pre/during/post clinic appointments & hospital admissions
- Building relationships with Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI) to coordinate procedure bookings
- Must be available to work 4hrs on both Wednesday afternoon & Thursday morning, remaining hours can allow for more flexibility
If you would like a copy to the Position Description, please send an email to ***********@barwonhealth.org.au, with the job request ID and title. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
What we offer
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
- Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
- Access to employee wellness program
- A genuine community feel - we look after each other
- Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
