Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Leave entitlement transfers

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Calvary is seeking an experienced Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care within an autonomous and collaborative model. The role includes advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and treatment planning, with clinical leadership responsibilities.

You will contribute to education, service development, quality improvement and research to optimise outcomes for patients receiving radiation therapy and related cancer care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of extensive oncology nursing experience across settings with advanced nursing skills
• Ability to utilise culturally appropriate case management in patient care
• Demonstrated ability to generate and utilise research and outcome measures
• Capable of working as a team member and leader in a multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, referral and treatment planning
• Clinical leadership, education, service development and quality improvement
• Engage in research activities to optimise cancer care outcomes
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and lead when required

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Clinical leadership

Research/evidence-based outcomes

Team leadership in multidisciplinary设置

Education

Nurse Practitioner credential or NMBA-approved program

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 contactMegan 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