Cancer Care Coordinator - QLD St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

Job Description:

CANCER CARE COORDINATOR

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

About the Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent part time 0.8FTE Cancer Care Coordinator to be the central point of contact for patient, staff and family queries relating to our cancer and palliative care services at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside.  Reporting to the Oncology Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical practice, an effective communication link between all stakeholders, and genuine care consistent with the SVHA mission and values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence.   

The role entails:

• Effectively coordinating the continuum of care within the cancer and palliative care service, including the provision of support with navigating the health care system (e.g. assisting with booking appointments, streamlining investigations, explaining procedures and advocating where appropriate)

• Acting as the key liaison between patients, their families and members of the health care team

• Coordinating and participating in multidisciplinary meetings

• Ensuring the cancer and palliative care nursing standards are consistently applied cross all service areas

• Provision of clinical practice for cancer and palliative care patients as required

• Assessment and screening for clinical and supportive care needs and of patients at risk of adverse clinical or psychological outcomes

• Facilitation of physical, emotional and educational support to patients and families

• Ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists, allied health and supportive services are promptly managed

• Participation in and support of educational activities and contribution to the development of self and team members

• Data management and collection.

To be successful you will have:

• Recent experience (within the last 6 months) working at a senior level in a cancer and/or palliative care setting within an acute facility

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• A warm and engaging  demeanour, with the ability to influence stakeholders

• Experience providing leadership and coordination of the patient care continuum

• Ability to coordinate and multitask in a fast paced environment

• Excellent patient centred care skills

• Sound computer skills

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

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 http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation.

Respectfully, no agencies please.

For a copy of the Position Description: please email: talentnational@svha.org.au

For any questions, please contact Katrina Scott, Nurse Unit Manager on mobile 0473 621 612 or, via email to katrina.scott@svha.org.au.

Interested? Apply today!

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside 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.  SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Katrina Scott,

Alternate Contact:

katrina.scott@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

28 June 2024 11:59pm

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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