Haematology Practise Nurse
Haematology Practise Nurse
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Job Description
The Haematology Practise Nurse will be responsible for coordinating Haematology patients in real time and providing assistance to the Director of Haematology and other investigators involved in clinical trials with the patient population.
In this 12 month fixed term role you will collaborate and provide best practice in high quality nursing care and experience that is in accordance with the patients physical psychological emotional social and spiritual wellbeing. In particular to utilise available resources promote and participate in all national standards and quality activities and provide outstanding customer service to ensure positive clinical outcomes.
You will be part of the Haematology Clinical trials Unit and report to the Director of Haematology Clinical Trials & Haematology Clinical Trials Unit Manager.
You will make an impact by:
- Educating patients in regards their diagnosis investigations treatments and supportive care.
- Working collaboratively with haematology registrars/consultants community GPs and Emergency Doctors to coordinate unplanned patient consults and admissions to hospital
- Performing comprehensive health assessment of patients during both routine visits and acute episodes requiring triage through the healthcare system.
- Mapping and streamlining care paths of patients during diagnosis treatment and follow-up including creation and implementation of treatment schedules as directed by VMOs.
- Coordinating chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments across multi centre departments for patients and clinical trials
- Facilitate the transfer of patient care extending across internal and external healthcare services;
- Provisioning of relevant educational materials to patients and assisting them with accessing paramedical support provided by Epworth Precision Haematology and/or external services.
- Facilitate the transfer of patient care extending across internal and external healthcare services;
To be successful in this role:
You will be a Registered Nurse with clinical experience in Haematology Oncology with the ability to work effectively as a team member and is confident in working autonomously. Able to communicate effectively with our patients and families Medical staff and VMOs within the Haematology Clinical Trials Unit and Cancer Immunology (MOCI) staff.
- Current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Clinical skills at a level appropriate to a grade 2 year 10 minimum of 2 years Haem/Oncology experience
- Post Graduate qualifications (desirable)
- Ability to work autonomously but also be an active member of a larger team
- Contribute to an environment of continuous learning and quality improvement
- Demonstrate initiative and creative thinking with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- The Haematology Practise Nurse establish strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Have a caring supportive and empathetic approach together with patience and the ability to listen to patients.
- Have excellent time management skills are able to manage multiple priorities and have a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to challenge current work practices and develop and promote new innovative systems and procedures
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne close to public transport and the CBD Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victorias leading maternity hospitals Epworth Freemasons specialises in womens and mens health services including breast and gynaecological surgery endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care and a full range of surgical services including robotic assisted surgery orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community
Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this you will have access to:
- Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter and complete the application form including your preferred location.
For more information refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03).
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled before the application closing date.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
