Casual Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Chemotherapy Day Unit

Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Casual Nurse Bank – Chemotherapy Day Unit

About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

About the Role
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses competent in the administration of anti-cancer medication (eviQ ADAC) to join the Nurse Workforce Unit’s Casual Nurse Bank team, to work within our Chemotherapy Day Unit.

• Casual position
• Shifts are 0800-1630hrs
• Fitzroy location, close to Gertrude St and the CBD
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team

About the Chemotherapy Day Unit
The Chemotherapy Day Unit is an 18-chair unit that specialises in the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies both as standard of care and on clinical trials. The unit provides treatment for patients with haematological malignancies and solid tumours, working closely alongside the multidisciplinary team. The service also includes Apheresis, a Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) and Cancer Care at Home.

The Cancer Centre upholds strong values of providing person centred care to our patients which incorporates the Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity.

Classifications for the RN position will range from ZU3 - ZU11 ($67527.2 - $95,378.40 per annum) pro rata.

About You and Your Contribution
You will be a passionate, motivated nurse who enjoys variety in their work and are excited by the prospect of growing as a professional through developing your clinical skills and knowledge. Your strong interpersonal skills will see you work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Current condition free nursing registration with AHPRA.

• Current National criminal history check or willingness to obtain
• Current NDIS check or willingness to obtain
• Competent in the administration of anti-cancer medication (eviQ ADAC)
• Postgraduate qualification in oncology/haematology nursing preferred but not essential.

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Work life balance through flexible rostering
• Great location, with easy access to public transport and to the city of Melbourne with trams, buses and trains on the doorstop of the hospital and a vibrant, active social scene close by

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Please address your cover letter to:
- Kaely Kalcic, Nurse Unit Manager - Nurse Workforce Operations
- Simone Schumann, Nurse Unit Manager - Chemotherapy Day Unit

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

For any enquiries about the position please contact the Nurse Unit Manager of Nurse Workforce Operations, Kaely Kalcic at kaely.kalcic@svha.org.au