Haematology Nurse Practitioner (sub-speciality Bone Marrow Transplant)
Haematology Nurse Practitioner (sub-speciality Bone Marrow Transplant)
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
- Permanent position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
- Nurse Practitioner Candidate / Nurse Practitioner Year 1 (NO1) /Nurse Practitioner Year 2(NO2)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a number of clinical areas and units including; Medical Oncology Clinical Haematology Bone Marrow Transplant Apheresis Statewide Haemophilia Service Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service. The Alfred Health Clinical Haematology service offers a multidisciplinary setting for the diagnosis treatment and followup of the entire range of haematological diseases.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice in Haematology. The Haematology Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a subspeciality of Bone Marrow Transplant or NP Candidate is an integral member of the Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service who practices autonomously but in collaboration with other health professionals to assess and manage haematology (predominantly transplant) patients using nursing knowledge and skills. The NP or NP Candidate is engaged in clinical education mentorship and professional activities to assist the development of extensions to practice include prescription of medications and at least one of the following; ordering diagnostic investigations direct referral to other health care professionals the ability to admit and discharge patients and/or provision of absence from work certificates.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Extensive advanced knowledge of Haematology/Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Knowledge of research methods and processes the ability to generate own research as well as the ability to analyse and interpret existing data
- High level interpersonal and communication skills across a broad range of health professionals
- Alibility to work both autonomously and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to be selfmotivated and innovative
- Capacity for critical reflection
- Evidence of competent utilisation of extensions to advanced nursing practice according to approved Clinical Practice Guidelines in Haematology
Academic
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement or working toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Working toward or completed a Masters of Nurse Practitioner (or a Masters granted equivalence of qualification by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency plus an approved Therapeutic Medication Management module)
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pretax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Danielle Lee Interim Ambulatory Cancer Services Manager on
Applications close 11pm AEST Friday 16th May 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Full-Time
