Registered Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

Position Details
Reference Number 65552
Position Title Registered Nurse - Oncology/Haematology, Monash Children's Hospital
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department 4A Canopy
Location Monash Children's Hospital
Position Summary

• 12 month fixed term opportunities commencing in May
• Bring your Oncology Nursing experience to Monash Children's Hospital
• Ongoing support and education opportunities

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
Join our team as a Registered Nurse on a full time or part time basis, until May 2025, in Canopy Ward at Monash Children’s Hospital.
We currently have 12 month fixed-term positions, commencing in May 2024, for highly dedicated oncology nurses. These positions will be 'oncology preferred', meaning your primary role will be to care for our Oncology/Haematology patient cohort in the ward. This is the first time such an opportunity has been on offer and is a great opportunity to bring your Paediatric or Adult oncology experience into Canopy!
Your day will be varied, and multitasking and prioritisation are some of your key strengths that will see you excel in this role. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team with the sole purpose of delivering exceptional paediatric care at all times to our patients and their families. With your caring, passionate, and engaging manner, you will play a key role in leading by example within a patient-centric and family-friendly environment. You will have the chance to gain experience in high flow, chemotherapy, seizure management, and electrolyte management, among many other skills.
About Us
Ward 4a Canopy is a 32-bed General and Specialist Medical, Respiratory, and Oncology Unit in Monash Children’s Hospital. We care for children from 2 weeks to 19 years of age who present with varied conditions and acuities, and we have a balance of short and long-term admissions. Our nurses have the opportunity to practice across General Medicine, but also to gain specialist Oncology and Chemotherapy nursing skills in a team-based model of care.
About You
We are looking for nurses who are dedicated to paediatric oncology nursing and understand the importance of family centred care. You will be someone who advocates for your patients and their families and you are excited by the variety of patient presentations you will see in our ward. You will be someone who:

• Has Oncology experience in either Adult or Paediatric nursing, and who can confidently administer chemotherapy
• Loves to learn and further your skills while also sharing your knowledge with those around you
• Thrives in an environment that is busy yet varied each day
• Understands the importance of team work and enjoy working collaboratively in order to provide the best care to your patients
• Must be able to work across a 24/7 rotational roster of AM, PM and Night Duty

In Return
Canopy is a ward where you will have the chance to learn some really unique skills and will be surrounded by highly skilled team to support your learning and development. You will receive ongoing oncology education and will become a highly skilled chemotherapy nurse with the opportunities to advance your career in this area. Our fantastic Nurse Manager has been recognised as the Monash Health Nurse of the Year, and also for his commitment to patient centred care, innovation, quality improvement and team education and growth! Ours is really a ward where you can continue to grow your nursing career.

• You will work in a supportive team where we follow a team based nursing model
• You will be part of daily in services and education to continue your learning and development
• You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Children’s Cancer Centre to further your Oncology skills

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Fiona Rowe (Recruitment Specialist) on 0400 190 100
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria Do you have Oncology Nursing experience, including the administration of Chemotherapies
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