Registered Nurse Day Infusion Services

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ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

Day Infusion Services is currently a 10 chair unit providing specialised care to oncology, haematology, neurology, rheumatology and gastroenterology patients. We are very excited that plans have been approved and commenced for a new modern 15 chair unit, hopefully ready for July 2025.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Oncology and Haematology nurse to join our friendly, caring, compassionate team in Day Infusion Services at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy campus. We have part time / full time / casual working vacancies available.

Our wonderful supportive caring team provide patients with many different infusions including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, iron infusions and blood transfusions. All our staff are chemotherapy competent and we follow EVIQ guidelines. Our main goals of care include a supportive and holistic environment for patients and their families embedding St Vincent's core values.

Chemotherapy, cannulation and CVAD trained nurses would be required. We focus on constant professional development and encourage all staff to up skill and stay abreast to the latest research and best practice.

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to);

• High levels of nursing assessment, managing acute settings within a rapidly changing environment
• Effective communication skills with patients, families and allied health professionals
• Understanding cytotoxic regimens and their treatment plans,
• Administration or chemotherapy, orally and intravenously
• Confidently applying CVAD management, and cannulation
• To be competent in MOSAIQ

The successful candidate will have;

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Willingness to undertake further studies or to pursue other self-development activities
• Proficiency in email software and electronic communication
• Positive team member with dedication to excellent patient outcomes

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHT 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 and how it is applied at SVPHT. Therefore employment with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is subject to you providing evidence of vaccinations and/or immunity to all vaccine preventable diseases. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy and directive. You will be required to ensure that you remain compliant with mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Charlotte Richards Nurse Unit Manager or Melissa Shiel Acting Nurse Unit Manager for a confidential discussion on 9411 7556.