Job Description
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Apheresis
The Apheresis Unit sits within the Ambulatory Cancer Services and operates Monday to Friday, providing expert nursing services in all areas of Apheresis including therapeutic and cellular therapies and clinical trials. In addition the Apheresis Unit operates a nurse-led PICC insertion team, servicing all Austin Health patients.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a fixed term full time 40hrs/week Clinical Nurse Consultant in Apheresis (parental leave backfill).
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, support and ensure evidence based nursing care that meets professional, organisation, legal and ethical standards in order to optimize health outcomes for patients and their families.
* Liaise between clinical areas in a multidisciplinary framework, playing a pivotal role in supporting Quality Assurance programs and in developing and delivering clinical research and commercial outcomes in conjunction with commercial partners.
* Hold an education and project portfolio that will be developed with the apheresis leadership team and is in accordance with the haematology and apheresis service delivery plan.
About You
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Consultant who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. The ideal candidate will bring energy and drive to their work, and have a keen interest in developing their skillset.
Requirements:
* Division 1 Registered Nurse with significant experience predominantly in Apheresis/Hematology.
* Expertise in a broad range of apheresis procedures.
* Post Graduate qualification in apheresis or other specialty nursing field.
* Experience in NATA quality systems.
* Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice by the use of evidence-based research and best practice principles.
* Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide information and education effectively to patients, families, and carers.
* Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, and teaching skills.
* Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and guidelines.
Our Benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
* Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation.
* A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
* Mentoring and career development opportunities.
* Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists.