Registered Nurse - Cancer Services

Registered Nurse - Cancer Services
Our Cancer Services at Western Health are seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our team. Cancer Services provides a range of services including Day Oncology, Radiotherapy, Oncology Hospital in the Home and Inpatient Oncology care. Cancer Services at Western health operates at Sunshine and is currently offering the following exciting opportunities:
The below selection criteria applies to all vacancies listed:

• Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing
• Registration with AHPRA
• Competency in intravenous and cannulation and the management of centrally venous access devices
• Competency in the administration of antineoplastic drugs (eviQ ADAC competency or equivalent) with relevant clinical experience
• Minimum 12 months working experience within an Australian hospital setting (not including placements)
• Demonstrate the ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to high quality and ongoing to maintain a culture of patient centred care.
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work a rotating roster
• Possess excellent clinical skills

IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, ensure you write the specific position and site you are applying for:
Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Unit
Sunshine Hospital
Permanent Part Time
An exciting opportunity has become available for highly motivated Registered Nurses to join the Palliative Care Unit at Western Health, Sunshine campus.
Our Palliative Care Unit is a 20 bed inpatient unit that provides complex symptom management and end of life care, predominantly for people who reside in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
We are seeking compassionate and caring Registered Nurses, either with previous Palliative care experience or otherwise, to apply for this position.
The unit functions within a collaborative team environment where we provide a high standard of care that consistently aligns with our Western Health values. Our team is high functioning with care delivery that is focused on meeting the wishes of our patients and families. Care is delivered with kindness and compassion, always ensuring that our patient’s values and needs are met.
To be Successful in this Role you have

• Previous Palliative Care experience (preferred)

For specific enquiries, please contract Nurse Unit Manager Mariana Grgat on 0432 208 303
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care and Mental Health and Well-being Services as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
$67,527.20 - $95,378.40 based on Experience per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Please specify which department/area you are applying for, based on what is currently listed in the advert.
Essential: Please specify if you are applying for Full/Time, Part/Time or Casual (Bank) hours.
Essential: Which Western Health Campus are you seeking to work? (Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, Sunbury, Bacchus Marsh) Please note: review the campuses that are listed in the advert.
Essential: Is there any current conditions on your AHPRA registration?
Essential: If yes, please describe the current conditions on your AHPRA registration.