Registered Nurse - Oncology

Position Details
Reference Number 64511
Position Title Registered Nurse - Oncology
Employment Type Part Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department ward 2 Oncology
Location Moorabbin Hospital
Position Summary

• Part time Ongoing | 48 hrs p/fortnight
• Apply your passion and excellence in oncology nursing
• Fantastic Team Environment | Ongoing education and growth opportunities

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful
Monash Health provides a world of healthcare across south-eastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. We employee more than 22,000 staff who work across 40 care locations. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best. For more information, please visit .
Our Journey
Ward 2 is located at the Monash Cancer Centre, Moorabbin Hospital. We are a 16 bed medical oncology unit, treating patients with solid tumours and blood disorders, ranging from diagnosis, active treatment to palliation and end of life care. We have a close working relationship with surgical oncology, radiotherapy provided by Peter McCallum Cancer Institute, allied health services and palliative care teams. We are also part of the Southern Melbourne Integrated Care Service (SMICS) which supports the Cancer services at Monash Health, Peninsula Health, Cabrini Health and Alfred Health.
We currently have a Part Time Ongoing (.63 EFT - 48hours p/fortnight) opportunity working a 24/7 rotating roster.
A Day in the Life
We are dedicated to delivering patient care in line with our organisational iCare values, ensuring that all consumers are treated with dignity and respect that provides our consumers with a new quality of life. This is a clinical role responsible for delivering excellent patient outcomes. Key areas of focus include:

• ensuring all your communications with patients, visitors and your colleagues are always friendly, courteous and professional
• carrying out compliance and improvement activities against the key elements of quality and safety
• being responsible for the quality of care at point of care
• provide Oncological support and information to patients through evidence-based results
• communicating effectively with the Oncology Multidisciplinary Team.

You will work closely with the Associate Nurse Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient centred care as well as assist with achieving efficient patient flow.
What You Bring
Communication skills and teamwork are extremely important in this role as you will be working in a diverse team. You show a highly developed emotional intelligence within the care and support you provide. You have compassion towards our consumers, with excellent bedside manners and a can-do approach. On a Personal Level, you:

• Have relevant qualifications
• Show dedication to safe practice and quality care
• Have enthusiasm, compassion & ability to work collaboratively
• Advocate for Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles

What you need:

• Relevant qualifications
• Current AHPRA registration
• Considerable recent experience within Oncology, essential
• Chemo experience - highly desirable
• Please see attached application guide for required pre-employment checks

In return:
We will provide a fast paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice and passionate about Nursing and patient centred care and patient advocacy. You will be challenged, and you will grow your skills, knowledge and confidence while leading an amazing team. The Program offers:

• A large collaborative supportive multidisciplinary team
• services to a multicultural patient cohort which supports diversity and equity for all patients and families
• A extended leadership team that fosters high performing talent and career progression
• A welcoming team and positive culture
• Professional development and consistent upskilling opportunities

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Melissa Tsakiris (Acting NUM) on: 9928 8393
Monash Health is a great place to work!
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free flu vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents. Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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