The Position

Title: Registered Nurse with experience and or qualifications in Medical Day Oncology Nursing

Department: ERH Cancer and Wellness Centre - Medical Day Oncology Unit

Classification: Nurses & Midwives EA

Hours per fortnight: Casual

Status:  Casual

• Opportunity to work in the new ERH Cancer and Wellness Centre
• Further develop your oncology skills at ERH
• Challenging and rewarding role in a supportive environment
• Opportunity to join the team as new positions arise
• Support for further training in speciality Oncology and Medical Day Unit Nursing

Do you have what it takes?

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to take the next step in their career and join the friendly and supportive Cancer and Wellness Centre team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence based holistic contemporary oncology and day treatment care
• Deliver chemotherapy/Immuneotherapy cancer and related treatments
• Recognise and respond to physical and supportive care needs related to cancer diagnosis
• Collaborative team approach within a multidisciplinary team
• Work with others to ahieve best possible outcomes for patients 

Our team requires someone who has:

• Developed oncology nursing skills 
• Oncology nursing qualifications are highly regarded/and or suitable recent clinical experience
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach, is highly motivated and well organized
• A professional manner at all times

This position requires people who are motivated and driven, and who have demonstrated skills and experience in leadership.  The ANUM will also work closely with visiting clinicians and other key personnel, thus enhancing patient centred care and communication, and enabling effective and timely care planning.

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19. 

Employee and family benefits include:

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.