Specialist Bowel Care Nurse

Specialist Bowel Care Nurse - Icon Cancer Centre Mackay, Qld Brand New, Bowel Cancer Specialist Nurse Position – Part-Time (0.4 FTE) 3 year contract part-time position Role supported by Icon’s Nursing Education Team, Bowel Cancer Australia, On-Site Nursing and Medical Specialists $1500 PD Allowance, Great Remuneration Package The role exists to better care for patients across their unique journey, providing support at dedicated time points across the cancer treatment continuum to reduce burden and achieve optimal health outcomes. Because of the complex, specific and varied nature of the role, we’re seeking an experienced oncology nurse who is familiar with Bowel (colorectal) Cancer and the care pathways across the range of cancer treatments available. About the Role Icon Cancer Centre and Bowel Cancer Australia have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Bowel Care Nurse to join our Mackay team in a part-time capacity (3 year contract). Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will focus on the delivery of exceptional personalised supportive care to patients with bowel cancer. The role of the Specialist Bowel Care Nurse is to work in partnership across all health areas and sectors including non-government agencies, to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients diagnosed with bowel cancer. The level and types of interventions delivered by the Bowel Cancer Specialist Nurse will vary according to the complexity of care required and the individual need of the patients in their care. Workload will be mainly self-generated, and this will be achieved through extensive interdisciplinary collaboration across primary, secondary and tertiary health. The incumbent is required to develop and implement a coordinated, evidenced based, seamless and patient focused approach to providing nursing care. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments and screenings for clinical and supportive care needs of colorectal cancer patients at specific intervals throughout their treatment journey. Plan, coordinate and provide Bowel Care management, support and education across the surgical, medical oncology, radiation oncology, follow-up/survivorship, and palliative care settings, where appropriate Provide evidence based specialised Bowel Care education, information and support to patients and carers regarding their treatment, planned outcomes and care delivery program Develop and implement structured referral pathways to enable timely and appropriate referrals across the care continuum to allied health and supportive care service providers. Facilitate the involvement of the patient as a partner in the development of their care pathway Provide high level of clinical care, act as a clinical resource, advisor, mentor, role model and technical expert, in relation to bowel cancer, including facilitating education programmes Contribute to quality improvement activities aimed at improving outcomes for people affected by colorectal cancer. Skills and Experience Required: Possess a Bachelor of Nursing Current AHPRA registration Minimum 3 years post registration experience Demonstrated relevant advanced level of skill in cancer, bowel (colorectal) cancer or oncology nursing; Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context; Ability to work effectively as a team member; Proven leadership qualities; Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; and Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement and best practice principles. Desired: Possess or be working towards a post-graduate cancer, bowel (colorectal) cancer or oncology nursing certificate and/or qualification; Patient teaching experience and/or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; and Competence in the use of relevant information technology. About Icon “Opportunities come at Icon that you don't get at other places. It also means there are endless professional development opportunities with different projects. Open your mind - see what possibilities are out there in Icon.” - Georgina Whelan - Site Manager, Icon Cancer Centre Townsville Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider and has expanded globally into Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. We are built on a strong but simple vision – to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. We bring together all aspects of quality cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, pharmacy and chemotherapy compounding to deliver a true end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients internationally. This care is delivered by a strong, experienced and passionate multidisciplinary team. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our care is truly end-to-end. Our growth is fast. Our technology is cutting edge. And our social impact is global. Here’s why our people choose us: Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally. Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference. Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other. Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities. Excited to join us? At Icon, build relationships that matter. Apply Now because At Icon, You Can. Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPD’s