Registered Nurse - Cancer & Wellness Service, Day Oncology Unit

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 15/12/2024
• 40 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

Our Cancer & Wellness Service supports people with cancer, whether at diagnosis, during treatment and beyond, providing high quality comprehensive cancer care close to home for those in the Central Hume Catchment.

Our services include a team of dedicated specialists cancer nurses, and a Day Chemotherapy and Medical Infusion Unit.

The Day Oncology Unit at NHW comprises 9 treatment chairs for the administration of cancer treatments (chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments), and infusions for neurology, inflammatory bowel and other medical conditions.

The Registered Nurse, Oncology is required to:

• complete comprehensive nursing assessments of patients attending the Unit
• complete Supportive Care Screening of patients
• provide patient/carer education and support
• provide safe administration of cancer treatments and other medical infusions
• liaise with all members of multidisciplinary team as required 

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Mandy Kavanagh or Samantha Cooper on (03) 57225574
• Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Wednesday, 28th August 2024

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies