Posted:
12/10/2024, 11:35:17 AM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Friendly and supportive team environment
Minimum 4 years of experience at a senior level
Permanent, Part Time, 12 hours per week
About the Role
As the Melanoma and Complex Skin Cancer Nurse Coordinator (CNC) you will support continuity and quality care for patients diagnosed with a melanoma and other skin cancers through orientation, navigation and information provision.
You would be working closely with the surgical, oncology and complex skin units, will support multidisciplinary care and facilitate accurate and timely communication between team members and other professionals including GP’s and community services.
Cancer patients receive optimal treatment without unnecessary delays or gaps in service provision.
Ensure a high standard of evidence-based nursing care for patients and their families
Effective tumour stream referral process that enhances communication between the patient, the health service and the general practitioner
Work with the individual units to develop meeting referral guidelines
Actively manage cancer patients’ progression through the system to ensure equitable access to care within desired timeframes
Be the central liaison point between the members of the multidisciplinary cancer team and the primary surgical and medical units to promote service efficiency.
Classifications for this position will be YW17 ($113,359.998 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
Registered Nurse Division 1
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Post graduate qualification in Oncology Nursing, Advanced nursing or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience at a senior level
Previous experience as a Cancer Nurse Coordinator and /or melanoma and complex skin cancer Nursing
Evidence of clinical practice in the area of either melanoma and skin cancer nursng or cancer care
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Cancer Services
Cancer Services at St. Vincent’s Hospital is provided across a broad range of inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient settings. Cancer Services includes Medical Oncology, Clinical Haematology, Psychosocial Cancer Care, Palliative Care, inpatient acute care, chemotherapy day unit, apheresis, specialist clinics, and clinical research.
Cancer Services are responsible for the management of multidisciplinary tumor stream meetings and service development and is located in the the start of the art purpose build Cancer Centre.
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.
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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected] and include the JRnumber
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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