Gastrointestinal Cancer Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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 (40 hours per fortnight)
• RN G4B Y1 (YX11)
• Alfred Health location
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a range of diagnostic services, surgical, radiation and oncology therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients. The Upper GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Coordinator will work in partnership across all of these services and other health organisations to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer.

The Role 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced registered nurse to be an expert point of contact for Upper GI cancer patients and their families in providing both psychosocial and clinical support. The Upper GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Coordinator provides evidence-based support and care coordination across the entire care continuum and is required to develop and implement a coordinated, seamless, patient focused approach in the provision of GI cancer nursing care.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Minimum of 3 years acute care setting including experience with Gastrointestinal or Oncology services
• Post graduate qualification in Oncology or willingness to undertake such
• Highly competent clinician, with ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and work autonomously
• Clinical competency with basic GI or oncology skills and knowledge relevant to anti-cancer therapies
• Demonstrated sound organisational skills to assess, plan, design, coordinate, implement and evaluate the delivery of healthcare
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the multidisciplinary management of patients
• Possess sound analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to drive culture, encompassing a person-centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to maintain or administer a clinical database

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For further inquiries regarding this role, please contact: Ellen Heywood (Ambulatory Cancer Service Manager – Alfred Cancer) 0418 919 760 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 1st November 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