Registered Nurse - Day Oncology - Werribee Campus (svha)

Job Description

• Onsite parking
• Salary Packaging
• Newly refurbished Day Oncology Unit
• Beautiful contemporary Health Care Facility
• Innovate and grow in a supportive environment with us

St Vincent's Private Werribee is a not-for-profit, private Catholic hospital.  We provide you with the highest quality healthcare, modern facilities and the latest technology. St Vincent's Private Hospital Werribee is the fourth hospital to open under the umbrella of St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne, a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.

The Services available in our Werribee private hospital include orthopaedics, cardiology, ear nose and throat, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynaecology, general surgery, vascular, rehabilitation and oncology/infusions.  Facilities include operating theatres, a day procedure unit, a cardiac catheter laboratory, oncology/infusion unit, 2 wards and a rehabilitation gymnasium.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses for our Day Oncology Unit based at our Werribee campus. We have a permanent part time position available. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the role will contribute towards the day to day operations that promotes the advancement of clinical practice in the Day Oncology Unit.

The individual must demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, display excellent communication skills and be competent and capable in managing acute situations in a rapidly changing clinical environment.

The successful candidate will have;

• Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Chemotherapy administration trained
• CVAD training essential
• IV Cannulation competency
• Post Grad Studies in Cancer Care desirable
• Experience in a medical Day Oncology setting essential
• A sound clinical background.
• Commitment to patient-focused care and teamwork.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and effective problem solving skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.
• Concise written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits include:

A supportive and friendly atmosphere, salary packaging (increase your take home pay), ongoing education support, comprehensive orientation, uniform, discounted car parking and easy access to public transport.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Abbie Grech, NUM on abbie.grech@svha.org.au.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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