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Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
Opportunities exist to work in a permanent capacity in a 20 chair and 4 bed Day Oncology unit located at Epworth Richmond, Melbourne. You will be responsible for providing evidenced-based care to Oncology and Haematology patients as well as other conditions requiring specialist infusional care.
You will join an expanding comprehensive oncology services department and be part of an exceptionally patient-focused team who are friendly and passionate about providing individualised care.
You will make an impact by:
- Delivering high quality nursing care and an exceptional patient experience within the Day Oncology Unit
- Utilising your critical thinking skills and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
- Offering oncology education and support to patients and their families
- Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
To be successful in this role:
You are an experienced oncology or haematology nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes. A strong communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service.
You will have
- Current nursing registration with AHPRA
- Previous Oncology/Haematology nursing experience required
- Current competence and certificate in administration of cytotoxic agents
- Contemporary knowledge of best practice in cancer nursing care
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.
Additional Information
At Epworth, it’s a community
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $66,710 - $93,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).
Enquire / Apply
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For more information, refer to the position description or contact ******@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0***.
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
