• Job Description

  Req#: 220138
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 26/02/2024 - 23/02/2025
  Position Classification: Transitional Registered Nurse Year 2 - Cancer Services
  Remuneration: $1,290.89 - $1,812.39 Per Week
  Hours Per Week: 38
  Requisition ID: REQ423364
  
  
  This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
  Welcome to Central Coast Local Health District. We look forward to you joining us and helping contribute to our vision of a healthy and vibrant Central Coast community. The Central Coast strikes the perfect balance between regional and metro, bordered by stunning bush and beaches. Live and work as part of our diverse community and make a real difference to the people around you.
  The Transition to Practice Two (TTP2) Program within CCLHD Cancer Services is designed to provide an optimal environment for the transitional Registered Nurse to develop in the role of Cancer Nursing. This 12-month Program incorporates two six-month rotations between the inpatient and outpatient Cancer setting; including our inpatient unit K8, the Cancer Day Chemotherapy Units and the Centre Coast Cancer Centre. The programs allow the RN to develop skills, experience, and knowledge of all aspects of Cancer Nursing through the guidance and support of the Cancer Services Leadership Team and provision of and access to educational opportunities and resources. The Transitional Program will support the participant to gain expertise in Central Venous Access Device management, blood product administration, PIVC insertion, cancer patient assessment, oncological emergency management, and chemotherapy administration.
  Eligibility
  · Current first year registered nurse, completing first year February 2024
  What we offer
  - A structured program within a supportive learning environment
  - Dedicated clinical nurse educators in both the inpatient and outpatient clinical setting
  - Performance feedback and skill development
  - 12 month temporary contract working full-time
  What you'll be doing
  • The position of Central Coast Cancer Services – Registered Nurse will work within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team environment aiming to improve the patient journey through the provision of comprehensive nursing care to patients with Haematological and Oncological malignancies.

  • The Central Coast Cancer Services provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient centred care, by dedicated teams of hospital and community based staff.

  • The services deliver outpatient anti-cancer therapy and radiation therapy for the treatment of Oncology and Haematological malignancies as well as providing the supportive and emotional care required by this patient group.
  About You
  • You are currently a student of registered health profession or have relevant experience working in a health-related field.

  • You have demonstrated experience in medical terminology and have the ability to use information technology are proficient in both written and verbal communication skills.

  • You enjoy working as part of a team and have a focus on developing key relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.
  Where you'll be working
  
  
  This position will be based at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals and be rostered on a rotational basis to enable the participant to experience every aspect of cancer nursing.
  
  The Central Coast Cancer Services provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient centred care, by dedicated teams of hospital and community based staff. The services deliver outpatient anti-cancer therapy and radiation therapy for the treatment of Oncology and Haematological malignancies as well as providing the supportive and emotional care required by this patient group.
  
  The Cancer Centres are located across 3 sites within the district and you will be required to work across each site (Gosford Cancer Day Unit, Wyong Cancer Day Unit and Radiotherapy Cancer Centre).
  Stepping Up Website
  The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
  For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
  To hear from our team what it’s like to work with us, you can read their stories on our Instagram account http://instagram.com/centralcoasthealth and Facebook .
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  Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
  Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description ; Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
  
  For role related queries or questions contact Brookie Cox on:
  E: brookie.cox@health.nsw.gov.au
  Ph: 02 4320 9835
  
  Applications Close: Sunday 3rd September 2023 at 11.59pm
  You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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