Registered Nurse (527374)

Department of Health; Riverside; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Leave entitlements including study

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

The North West Cancer Centre, Burnie, part of the Department of Health, seeks a motivated Registered Nurse with 3 years of clinical experience to provide specialised nursing care for patients undergoing radiation therapy, cancer treatment, and non-oncology care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer chemotherapy, and support patients with education and emotional care.

Key duties include adhering to NMBA standards, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team, and contributing

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMBA as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and apply safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy and cancer treatment.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessment and administer chemotherapy and other oncologic therapies.
• Support patients and families with education and emotional care throughout treatment.

Skills

Nursing practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

NMBA Registered Nurse

Job description

The Team The North West Cancer Centre, Burnie, provides comprehensive specialist outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the North West Tasmanian Community. The NWCC is affiliated with the Northern Cancer Service with it situated in the North West Regional Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated nurse, preferably with 3 years of clinical experience to provide specialised nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, cancer treatment and non-oncology treatment. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, administration of chemotherapy and other oncologic therapies, symptom management, patient education, and emotional support. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care throughout the cancer treatment journey.

The Registered Nurse:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals
• Participates in the development and revision of documentation relating to nursing based best practice in the defined practice area.
• Develops, implements and evaluates teaching plans for patients/clients that meet their learning needs and facilitate informed decision making.

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until March 2027 *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

Salary $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Our Employer

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement2023. Access to the Grade4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade4.

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Statement of Duties:

Registered Nurse G3-G4 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kristen Lovatt Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: 6493 6074 Email address: [e-mail]

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