Haemostasis Thrombosis Nurse Practitioner

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Nurse Practitioner Year 1-2 (NO1-NO2) / Nurse Practitioner Candidate 
• Located at The Alfred 
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Care Group Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which includes a number of clinical areas and units including Medical Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), State-wide Haemophilia Service, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service.

The Role

Every Alfred Care Group nurse must practice in accordance with the Bayside Health Nursing Professional Practice Framework. The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of nursing practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patients Come First Strategy. It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare. These domains are Comprehensive Care, Workforce, Leadership, Professional Development, Research and Informatics.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Nurse Practititioner Candidate (NPC) is a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice. The NP/NPC is an integral member of the health care team who is working towards an increased level of professional autonomy in collaboration with other health professionals to assess and manage clients within their clinical context using nursing knowledge and skills. The NP/NPC is engaging in clinical education, mentorship and professional activities to assist the development of extensions to practice including prescription of medications and at least one of the following: ordering diagnostic investigations, direct referral to other health care professionals, the ability to admit and discharge patients and/or provision of absence from work certificates, within the limitations of their registration as a Registered Nurse.  The Haemostasis Thrombosis Haematology Nurse Practitioner model will be a collaborative care model based within the Haemostasis Thrombosis Haematology service.

Key capabilities

• Extensive advanced knowledge of clinical speciality area in haemostasis thrombosis haematology
• Peer recognition as a leader within clinical field
• Knowledge of research methods and processes, the ability to generate own research, as well as the ability to analyse and interpret existing data
• High level interpersonal and communication skills across a broad range of health professionals
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and innovative
• Capacity for critical reflection

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential         

• Current endorsement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA as a Nurse Practitioner, or registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse
• Completed a Masters of Nurse Practitioner (or a Masters granted equivalence of qualification by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency plus an approved Therapeutic Medication Management module). or working towards
• Significant years’ experience post specialist qualification, and evidence of working at a level of advanced practice in haematology

Desirable       

• Experience with a large haematology unit incorporating care of a diverse patient population
• Experience with electronic health records, Microsoft Teams, and Excel

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Danielle Lee, Ambulatory Cancer Services Manager on 0431 174 898 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 2nd February 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.