Posted:
9/30/2024, 12:35:50 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
24 hours per week, fixed term contract for 14 weeks
Exciting new opportunity
Salary packaging available - increase your take home pay!
About the Role
The Clinical Resource Nurse is responsible for the clinical support and professional development of nurses on 6 West. The Clinical Resource Nurse in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager and Practice Development Nurse, ensure that the nursing team deliver high quality care for patients within the clinical area through delivery of clinical skills training, bedside support and mentoring. Furthermore they will be responsible for their own professional development in order to develop and maintain expert clinical skills and knowledge. This position does not carry a clinical case load. The responsibilities of the Clinical Reosurce Nurse is within the inpatient clinical area of Cancer Services.
Assist and support staff in the planning and delivery of antineoplastic medications and supportive care treatment for people with cancer
Be responsible for providing direct clinical support, instruction and mentoring for nurses
Provide leadership to foster a culture of facilitated learning, to achieve best evidence and informed practice outcomes for people with cancer
Identification of learning requirements for nursing staff and provide clinical support as directed by the Practice Development Nurse and Nurse Unit Manager
Liaise with the Practice Development Nurse and Nurse Unit Manager regarding clinical performance concerns
Orientation of new staff
Facilitation of clinical and local competencies
Act as a role model for all nurses
Classifications for this position will range from YU11 ($102,278.80 per annum) pro rata
Your Contribution
Registered in Division 1 with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board and current Practicing Certificate.
Bachelor / Masters Degree in Nursing (Entry to Practice)
Minimum 3 years nursing experience within haematology/oncology speciality
Preceptorship experience
A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development of self and others
What we Offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About 6 West
6 West is a 19 bed unit comprising acute Haematology and Oncology beds. 6 West upholds strong values of providing high quality care to our patients and excellent communication between all health professionals from all disciplines. All staff on 6West are required to actively participate in their own professional development and self-directed learning in order to maintain high quality clinical skills and knowledge.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
*Respectfully - No Agencies*
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care