Clinical Nurse Consultant - Oncology, Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC)

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

About the Role: 

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Oncology, Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) on a Full-Time ongoing basis, to work at within the Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) within Moorabbin Hospital. 

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Oncology (SURC) is an experienced senior Clinical Nurse based in CDU and receive referrals from across all Monash Health campuses. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Oncology (SURC) supports Oncology patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment, utilising their advanced clinical assessment skills to assist patients with symptom management, development of a plan of care, education, supportive care screening and referral with an aim to minimise emergency department presentations and acute admissions.  The role will not only identify areas for enhancement but also champion clinical improvement strategies, backed by analytics and reporting, to address practice challenges and deliver positive change. 

Elevating the visibility of the Clinical Practice team within the organisation is another essential aspect of the role. This requires proactive engagement with relevant stakeholders to advocate for improvements in clinical care, aligned with governance indicators and practice standards. Effective communication skills are paramount in fostering these relationships and leading clinical practice improvement endeavours. 

About Us: 

Since opening in 1975, the 147-bed Moorabbin Hospital has become one of Victoria’s leading medical and research facilities, building a tradition of high-quality care for its community. Home to the Monash Cancer Centre, one of Victoria’s premier integrated cancer treatment centres, provided in a longstanding partnership with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Moorabbin Chemotherapy Day Unit is a 24 ambulatory care unit that operates Monday to Friday, 0700 to 2130. The unit treats, on average, 45 patients a day, ranging from patients with solid tumours to blood disorders.   

About You:  

You are an enthusiastic team player with good analytical skills, ability to navigate a range of systems and an ability to work autonomously. Through your willingness to engage with others, and through communicating effectively with a variety of key stakeholders, you will build your understanding of our complex operating environment. You can readily demonstrate: 

• A proven commitment to the principles of cancer care and evidence-based practice    

• You are an experienced senior Clinical Nurse with a broad working knowledge and skills relating to cancer care and anti-cancer therapies - essential 

• Demonstrated organisational skills to assess, plan, design, coordinate, implement and evaluate care delivery, including symptom management, development of a care plan, education, supportive care screening and referral.  

• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as a member of the multidisciplinary team  

• Highly developed communication, negotiation, conciliation and stakeholder engagement skills  

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, organisational and time management skills  

• Proficient computer skills   

• Lead quality assurance activities to ensure activity and performance targets are met.   

• Post Graduate Qualification in Cancer Nursing, essential 

• AHPRA registration    

• Anti-cancer drug administration course (ADAC) credentialed 

• proven leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team 

In Return,   

Working as part of a larger Health network, we are a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming interdisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you. We offer an in-depth orientation program and we strongly support staff development in our quest to strive for excellence in our delivery of care. Monash Health offers post graduate study through Monash University and support post graduate studies related to our service.    

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, we welcome you to call Kim Rogers, Director of Clinical Operations – Cancer Services via 0409 791 130. 

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 29th November 2024