Western Health (WH) manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. WH also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

• Clinical Referral Nurse Cancer Services – Day Oncology Unit
• Permanent and Temporary hours available
• Shifts Monday-Friday 
• Day shifts only 0800-1630/1730

Join a dynamic Oncology and Haematology team that is committed to delivering excellence in patient cancer care to a multicultural and diverse patient population in the west of Melbourne. 
This position may also provide opportunities to further your own professional development and gain future employment within Cancer Services at Western Health. 

Ambulatory Cancer Services at Western Health is inclusive of Sunshine Hospital’s Day Oncology unit, Radiation Therapy Centre, Sunbury Hospital and Oncology Hospital in the Home. Located at Sunshine Hospital, 1E is a 15 Chair Day Oncology Unit which operates Monday to Friday from 8.00am-5.30pm.

Skills & Experience

To be successful for the role you will have high level nursing assessment skills and the ability to communicate in a multidisciplinary environment, as well as:

• A proven track record in providing quality health service provision, outcomes and performance indicators
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a clinical oncology/haematology setting
• Competency in Chemotherapy administration
• Relevant Post Graduate qualifications or working towards
• Well-developed skills in cannulation and venepuncture
• Competency in managing Central Venous Access Devices – Ports and PICCs
• Passion about patient care and work well in a team
• Demonstrated highly effective relationship management skill
• Current driver’s license 

Oncology specific Post Graduate qualifications are desirable and competencies in intravenous cannulation, central venous access and chemotherapy administration are also favourable. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check. 

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies