We are seeking applications from a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses with a strong interest and specialisation in Cancer Nursing, commitment to improving patient experience, advocating for patients and their relatives/carers, care coordination skills, ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. Dedication to participate in research, education and clinical leadership activities.
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
The NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary, capable and committed to leading person-centred health care.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
You will be working within a comprehensive cancer services team delivering on a coordinated, multidisciplinary focused model of care and outcomes for patients with cancer.
What you'll be doing
This position is for an expert nurse who provides a consultancy to patients undergoing treatment for Pancreatic Cancerand co-ordinates the Pancreatic Cancer Service multidisciplinaryteam (MDT) meetings and clinics.
The position will:
1. Provide a link between the patient and carers and the Pancreatic MDT
2. Co-ordinate prospective patients regarding first contact, appointments, clinical reviews and treatment
3. Collate clinical information and organise referrals
4. Co-ordinate preoperative care and planned discharge
5. Develop Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Models of Care for patient journey
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty of Gastrointestinal Surgery or Oncology nursing.
- An approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification in gastrointestinal or oncology nursing.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to maintain and establish networks across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice through participation in research based projects and activities.
- Effective organisational, time management, research and computer skills and proven ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases and work to goals and targets.
- Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development and quality improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Larissa Monney on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy.You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 20 February 2025