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Form of work Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community. About the Role The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide and coordinate comprehensive care using advanced practice skills in the management of ambulatory cancer patients and those referred to the Cancer Rapid Assessment Unit. The role of the Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Cancer Services will: Establish and operationalise a model of care for this new service. Function in a collaborative model with the healthcare team to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral for ambulatory cancer patients. Provide safe, quality, cost effective care and practice within the Nurse Practitioner's approved Practice Scope that is consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-based practice. Work collaboratively with the health care team and contribute to enhanced patient outcomes by actively leading and supporting existing and emerging nurse-led models of care whilst maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to evolving patient and service needs. Provide referrals to appropriate agencies, including primary health settings. Provide coordinated patient centred care, creating partnerships, improving patient outcomes and facilitating systems improvement. Improve the delivery of complex patient care in the ambulatory cancer care setting, increase system…
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