Nurse Educator - Oncology

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
An education role to build midwifery capability across a range of streams
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Calvary North Adelaide team as an Oncology and Haematology Clinical Educator, as the department is expanding the services offered. It is a level 3 RN position permanent part-time at 0.5 FTE. Based at Calvary’s flagship hospital, Calvary North Adelaide, this position has the capability to enhance and further develop staff in the care of oncology inpatients and day oncology treatment.
In collaboration with the Learning and Development Manager and Consultant CHCSA, and the Clinical Managers of St Helens Ward and Kimberley House at Calvary North Adelaide the Clinical Educator - Oncology and Haematology will lead and further develop the skills for nurses in the delivery of a range of treatment for both oncology and haematology patients. The position also has a significant role in supporting graduate, post graduate and undergraduate oncology students. In addition the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider L&D team, to ensure that mandatory training and orientation for cancer nurses is contextualised to the roles and department and will be expected to deliver these components.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of specialist education to support the staff in;
Kimberley House Day Oncology/Haematology
St Helen’s Acute Oncology Ward/Haematology
Planning and implementation of education programs to develop staff and build nursing capability
Simulation training including emergencies
Mandatory training and competency assessments for core skills in keeping with Calvary, NSQHS, and EVIQ.
Facilitating Graduate Oncology/Haematology program
What you bring
AHPRA Registered Nurse
Minimum 3 years post graduate clinical experience in Oncology/Haematology experience is highly desirable.
Post Graduate Qualification in Cancer Nursing (Highly desirable)
Evidence of leadership skills, with a positive attitude
Current Clinical Skills in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration
Ability to deliver creative, innovative & flexible education within a dynamic and changing environment
Demonstrated high levels of communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent university education qualification or working towards
For further information, please contact Sarah Bricher on sarah.bricher@calvarycare.org.au or Yasmin Jordan yasmin.jordan@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella