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Form of workRingwood Private Hospital is seeking experienced oncology-trained Registered Nurses to join our Day Therapy Unit, Thompson on a casual, part time and maternity leave cover.
Our Day Therapy Unit is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with experience in oncology/haematology or other highly skilled specialist backgrounds looking to transition into the field of cancer care. As a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will be responsible for the administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy and supportive treatments, educating patients on self-care and the effective strategies for management of side effects.
The successful candidates will have sound clinical skills, an interest in cancer care and enjoy interacting with patients and their families in our Day Therapy Unit. There will also be opportunities to progress to CNS and pathways to ANUM.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope Victoria Nurses & Midwives' Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025- a salary ranging from $36.38- $46.22/ hour
As a Registered Nurse your responsibilities will include:
- Provide evidenced based nursing care including a comprehensive assessment of patients receiving chemotherapy/immunotherapy as well as other infusions for conditions such as Crohn's and MS.
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure patient and staff safety
- Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs
As one of the leading cancer hospitals in Melbourne's outer east, Ringwood Private Hospital provides high quality care for patients from diagnosis, including all aspects of treatments as well as end of life care.
Ringwood Private Hospital treats patients across a range of specialty areas and offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, using contemporary equipment, in a start of the art theatre setting.
With a focus on providing patients with full service healthcare Ringwood Private offers a coordinated cancer support services for all patients by a dedicated clinical team.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children check
- Ideally 3 years of nursing experience with some understanding of oncology and haematology nursing care.
- Ideally experience administering cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or related cancer treatments
- Competency in PICC, PORT, IV Cannulation and phlebotomy skills or working towards
- ADAC qualification, CVAD management experience and high level computer literacy
- Commitment to Quality Patient Care
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Works well independently and within a team
- Basic computer skills
Applications close: 28th March, 2024
For further enquiries: Georgia Crowley, Nurse Unit Manager, Thompson Unit - 03 8804 4***
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees. Applicant through agencies need not apply.
