Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
 

Exciting opportunity in a key role within the dynamic, valued and well-established Cancer Services team at The Mater Hospital which is supported by the McGrath Foundation.

The position sits alongside existing McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse. This is a fixed term contract and will require you to work on a part time basis on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

About the Role:

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurse with previous Breast Care Nursing experience to work in the Patricia Richie Centre Unit at The Mater Hospital.

The role of the McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse (MBCN) - CNC Grade 1 is to provide specialist nursing care, information, education and support to patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

The MBCN is a highly skilled and motivated practitioner who will utilise expert skills, knowledge and experience to work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team 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 MBCN is a clinical expert in advanced breast cancer and functions as a resource person to patients, carers, families, clinical services, and community agencies.

The MBCN will deliver a coordinated, evidenced-based, seamless, and patient focused approach to care through specialist educational resources for patients, carers, and staff.  The patient-centered, holistic nursing care provided by the MBCN is consistent with the approach underpinned by the McGrath Model of Care.

Selection Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with at least five years post registration experience and post graduate qualifications in breast cancer nursing, oncology, or palliative care or working towards. Experience in Breast Cancer Nursing is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of the physical, and psychological needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases at an advanced level.
• Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice by the use of evidence-based research and best practice principles.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide, information and education effectively to patients, families, and carers.
• Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, and teaching skills.
• Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and show initiative in strategic and clinical service planning.

Why Work for Mater:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

About Mater Hospital:

The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.
 

How to Apply:

Your application must outline how your skills, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the key selection criteria. All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter.
• Resume.
• Completed online questionnaire.
• Two professional referees.
• Address selection criteria.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

Requirements:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA recommends its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Have a question and want to know more:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact:

Carlie Nielsen

Acting General Manager/Director of Clinical Services

Email: [email protected]

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Acting General Manager, Carlie Nielson, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Cancer Service Manager, Colette Dolan,0497 400 147

Closing Date:

12 November 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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]

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