Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Services
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Services
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity presents as Epworth Geelong seeks a Nurse Practitioner to support our Oncology services. This role will complement excellence in patient-centred care in the Oncology ward and day unit 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 coordination for patients
- Performing patient assessment diagnosis and treatment including prescribing medications within scope of practice
- Complementing care provided by other healthcare professionals enhancing the overall patient care experience
- Demonstrating leadership and support for ongoing professional development of nursing teams
- 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 patient experience contributing to optimal healthcare service
- Promoting nurse practitioner (NP) models recognised for improving patient outcomes and care efficiency
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:
- 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
- Epworth values that are incorporated into everyday life by delivering excellent patient-centred care
- 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 Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications :
- Registration with the AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Nursing Midwifery Board (NMBA) approved Nurse Practitioner qualification at Masters Level or equivalent
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:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
- Discounted private health insurance
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!
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
