COMPLETE Outpatient Chemotherapy Registered Nurse - NSW Mater Hospital North Sydney

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

• Patricia Ritchie Centre – Registered Nurse Chemotherapy

• Permanent Full time

• Mater Hospital North Sydney

The Patricia Ritchie Centre is a 12 chair, ambulatory care facility, primarily providing administration of chemotherapy and supportive care to Medical Oncology/ Haematology patients. It is a stand-alone facility within the grounds of the Mater Hospital, providing exceptional patient care and a supportive environment for staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably experienced, registered nurse, to join the experienced and supportive nursing team, on a full-time basis.

The purpose of the role of a Registered Nurse within Cancer Services, is to ensure the clinical care of patients at the Patricia Ritchie Centre is person-centred, and is delivered according to the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

A Registered Nurse within Cancer Services is responsible for ensuring that all patient care delivered, is within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse. The Chemotherapy nurse adheres at all times to policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s health Australia (SVHA).

WHY WORK FOR MATER:
 

You will join a high performing team and a workplace which prides itself on relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative, learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values-based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT YOU:

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current AHPRA Registration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care

• Commitment to continued professional development and undertaking further studies as identified as requirements for this position.

• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

• Commitment to personal professional development

• Experience within Oncology/haematology is desirable not essential

• Experienced in cannulation or willingness to learn

• Competent in the safe administration of antineoplastics or willingness to learn.

• Ability to clinically manage one’s self, and others when required, to create a transformational leadership environment.

• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience working within an acute health care clinical setting.

• Time management skills

• Flexibility

• High-level computer literacy

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL
The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

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.

Mater Hospital 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

Hayley Hilliar

Patricia Ritchie Nurse Unit Manager

hayley.hilliar@svha.org.au

Mob: 9923 7255

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR133651_PRC Registered Nurse Position Description.pdf

JR133651_Health declaration form.pdf

Contact Details:

Hayley Hilliar, Nurse Unit Manager - PRC, hayley.hilliar@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

12 December 2023 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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