Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in a full time, fixed term position until June 2028 working out of Monash Children’s Hospital – Children’s Cancer Centre (Reef) at Clayton.
We guarantee that no two days will be the same.
In this position, the CNC will work closely with the Children's Cancer Centre medical and nursing staff to ensure the provision of coordinated, safe and effective care for children undergoing treatment for cancer. The CNC will also play an integral role in supporting staff and managing patient flow to optimise timeliness of care and access to support services.
About Us
Reef is home to the Children’s Cancer Centre, our day oncology unit. The centre provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary model of care to children and young people with cancer and haematological conditions. Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH) cares for more than 100,000 children every year and is Victoria’s largest healthcare service and one of only four accredited Academic Health Science Centres in Australia. We have access to the world’s leading medical minds which are turning research findings into better health outcomes for our patients.
About You
You are an experienced paediatric oncology nurse with advanced communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to commit to team work and ongoing professional development that align with our programs, values and vision.
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Patient-centred, high quality care to individuals presenting to the Children’s Cancer Clinic
- Be a role model and mentor, fostering collaboration and teamwork among like-minded colleagues
- Strong communication skills and critical thinking capability
- Excited to actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives to uphold and enhance best practice standards within the program
In addition:
- Relevant Qualifications in Oncology, Haematology or paediatric nursing
- Demonstrated experience in paediatric oncology
- Experience in a senior nursing role
- Current AHPRA nursing registration
- Australian working rights
In Return
- Be part of a dynamic and fun team that supports each other as leaders and fosters high performing talent and career progression
- Engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
- Grow within a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation and new ideas
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Lauren Haddad on 0417 913 230.
Position Description can be 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: Tuesday 19th August, 11.59pm