Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner
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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 community-based services.
- Permanent position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
- Nurse Practitioner Year 1-2 (NO1-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 State-wide Haemophilia Service Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service. The Alfred Health Medical Oncology service offers a multidisciplinary setting for the diagnosis treatment and follow-up of the entire range of oncological 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. The Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner will be an integral member of the Medical Oncology Service who practices autonomously but in collaboration with other health professionals to assess and manage medical oncology patients using advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
Qualifications/Experience
- Extensive advanced knowledge of Oncology
- 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
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and innovative
- Capacity for critical reflection
- Evidence of competent utilisation of extensions to advanced nursing practice according to approved Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
Academic
- Registered as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- 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 pre-tax!!
- 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 onor
Applications close 11pm AEST Sunday 29th June 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
