Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Calvary; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport and Employee Assist.

Leave entitlement balances transfer

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced, evidence-based care within an autonomous and collaborative model. The role covers assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, referral, and treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation therapy and related cancer care.

The successful candidate will have NP endorsement eligibility, extensive oncology experience, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to education, service development, and research

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse authorised by AHPRA to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (or equivalent NMBA pathway).
• Extensive oncology nursing experience across varied settings with advanced nursing skills.
• Ability to apply culturally appropriate case management in patient care.
• Experience generating/using research and outcomes measures.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team as a leader.
• Ability to meet key function areas in the position profile.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, evidence-based nursing care within an autonomous and collaborative model of practice.
• Perform advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, referral, and treatment planning.
• Provide clinical leadership, education, service development, and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in research activities to optimise outcomes for patients receiving radiation therapy and related cancer care.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Advanced nursing assessment & triage

Clinical leadership in MDT

Research/evidence-based practice

Case management principles

Education

Nurse Practitioner endorsement eligibility (AHPRA/NMBA)

Job description

The Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner provides advanced, evidence-based nursing care within an autonomous and collaborative model of practice. The role is responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, referral, treatment planning, clinical leadership, education, service development, quality improvement and research activities to optimise outcomes for patients receiving radiation therapy and related cancer care services.

About you

• Registered Nurse authorised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner; or evidence of successful completion of an NMBA-approved nurse practitioner program of study at masters level; or evidence of successful completion of a program that is substantially equivalent to an NMBA-approved program of study leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner as determined by the NMBA; or eligible to apply for an NMBA-approved nurse practitioner program of study
• Evidence of extensive experience in oncology nursing across a variety of clinical settings with advanced nursing skills including assessment, triage, intervention, promotion, prevention and early intervention
• Demonstrated ability to utilise culturally appropriate case management principles in patient care
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to generate and utilise research and/or evidence-based outcome measures
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team environment as a team member and leader
• Ability to meet key function areas outlined in the position profile

For further information please contact Megan Kepreotis ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of 'Being for Others'.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• On-site parking
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role