Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Services
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Services
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity presents as Epworth Freemasons seeks a Nurse Practitioner to support our Oncology services. This role will complement excellence in patient-centred care in the Oncology ward and day units working closely with our medical nursing and broader multidisciplinary and leadership teams.
The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the medical and nursing team to provide holistic care and coordination for patients and their families. This includes patient assessment diagnosis treatment and prescription of medications all within scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner role is pivotal in the coordination and management of the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer and their families who are undergoing inpatient and outpatient treatment at Epworth HealthCare.
Whilst being autonomous the Oncology Nurse Practitioner shall be aware of their scope of practice and work collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role and will have an important educational role within the inter-disciplinary teams.
The role will contribute to ongoing service improvement through clinical and workforce innovation to provide high quality and accessible cancer care for the community.
You will make an impact by:
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and high-quality care to specific patient groups.
- Performing patient assessment diagnosis and treatment including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations.
- Ordering diagnostic investigations admitting and discharging patients as authorised within the context of practice.
- Complementing care provided by other healthcare professionals enhancing the overall patient care experience.
- Driving ongoing service improvement clinical innovation and workforce development to ensure high-quality accessible care within allocated resources.
- Supporting continuous improvement of patient flow and workload management contributing to efficient healthcare delivery.
- Promoting nurse practitioner (NP) models recognised for improving patient outcomes and care efficiency.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following
- Registration with the AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Nursing Midwifery Board (NMBA) approved Nurse Practitioner qualification at Masters Level or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in advanced nursing role and 5 years experience in Cancer Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner Medicare provider number and Prescriber number (desirable)
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in clinical advancements particularly in the speciality of Oncology and Haematology Nursing in collaboration with nursing medical and allied health teams
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills that inspire trust and confidence and build strong relationships with patients their families Visiting Medical Officers nursing teams and other key internal & external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships to work collaboratively with peers and superiors and to contribute to organisation-wide improvement and growth
- Demonstrated willingness to teach undergraduate & postgraduate nurses other health professionals patients families and group
- Demonstrated ability in establishing pathways for cancer care symptom management and new patient models of care
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
