Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent position
- Part time or full time (64 - 80 hours per fortnight)
- Registered Nurse Division 1, ANUM (YW11)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits!
- Learn new skills with supported professional development
- Person-centred model of care
- Attractive nurse to patient ratios
- Access to scholarship and postgraduate study in cancer nursing
The Department
The Alfred provides a fully integrated range of cancer treatment services and modalities onsite, from diagnosis through to best supportive care.
On Ward 7 East, you will have the chance to work in our comprehensive service, including solid tumour cancers, non-malignant haematology, malignant haematology, CAR-T therapy and stem cell transplantation including autologous, allogeneic and haploidentical transplantation. We also provide care for an extensive range of clinical trials including first in human trials. There are exciting opportunities within our unit to experience this care delivery across the spectrum of the patient journey.
The Role
As an ANUM, you will lead a team to provide excellence in patient care. You demonstrate the core nursing values of patient centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. You will be able to demonstrate skills to develop and support a high performing team. You will be supported with a professional development framework, which includes key learning concepts to become a skilled leader in cancer nursing.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Current and satisfactory Police Check
- Current and satisfactory Working With Children Check
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a fast paced, multidisciplinary team
- Strong patient focus
- Chemotherapy administration experience required
- Ability to escalate to actively progress patient care
- Understand principles of patient flow and timely quality care
- Postgraduate qualifications and previous leadership experience highly desirable
Staff Benefits
This is the place for you if you want to join a friendly, patient centred, motivated & enthusiastic team and have a keen interest in becoming a Cancer nursing expert. We provide a supportive learning environment which is committed to wellbeing of both patients and staff. We have been recognised as a leader in staff wellbeing at Alfred, winning an award for innovations in staff wellness initiatives.
Come and explore your career in cancer nursing.
- Discount Health Insurance
- Salary Packaging
- Car Parking
- Child Care
- Gym
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sue Collings - Nurse Manager on 9076 2780.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 29th August 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au