Registered Nurse Oncology

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Detail information about job Registered Nurse Oncology. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Casual positions in Oncology Day Centre
• Excellent salary packaging options available

Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Casual

Calvary Central Districts Hospital

 

Registered Nurses – Oncology Day Centre

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Casual positions
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

The hospital currently has 61 in-patient beds, 17 bay Day Surgery unit, 4 operating theatres and CSSD, 12 chair chemotherapy unit, 5 bed Supportive Care Unit and a 4 bed Higher Observation Unit and is undergoing major growth and development to meet the expanding needs of a rapidly growing region.

Specialties include General Medical and Surgical, Colorectal, Breast Endocrine, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Gynaecology, Vascular, Plastic Surgery, Oral/Dental, Gastroenterology, Oncology & Palliative Care.

The Oncology Day Centre Nurses are responsible for administration of Chemotherapy, blood products and other Oncology/ Haematology related treatments, as well as use and care of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD). This role also requires excellent interpersonal skills, as the successful applicant will need to work well in a small team environment, whilst maintaining a strong rapport with the patients and their families, Oncologists, Physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

 

What you bring 

• Registered with AHPRA and current practising certificate
• Graduate Diploma in Oncology/ Haematology nursing
• Experience in Oncology Day Centre nursing
• Have completed or be willing to complete Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course
• Excellent interpersonal amd communication skills with a variety of customers
• Reliable and flexible
• Competent in IV cannulation or be willing to complete training
• Competent in use and care of CVAD’s
• Ability to function harmoniously within a small team environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Thorough nursing assessment skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

 

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas.  Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on communicating the inestimable dignity and value of each person.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Calvary Spirit and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

 

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

Applications Close: 26/07/2018

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