At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ongoing, Full-Time Role (Part-Time considered) - Multiple roles available!
The Day of Surgery and Short Stay Admissions Unit provides care for surgical patients across all tumour streams presenting for day procedures or expected to discharge the day after surgery.
Registered nurses working in this area will be caring for patients throughout their perioperative journey: from ensuring a smooth admission on day of surgery to coordinating a safe and efficient discharge the same day or the next morning.
We are currently recruiting highly motivated registered nurses for a permanent part time or full-time positions, able to work a rotating roster including some weekends and night shifts. Within the department a variety of shifts are available including 8 or 10 hour shifts.
You will be supported by a practice development nurse during the week to enhance your clinical skills and complete competency assessments.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL IDEALLY DEMONSTRATE
• Minimum of 12month experience in acute inpatient or ambulatory setting.
• Ability to effectively engage and work within the multidisciplinary team.
• Sound patient assessment skills with demonstrated critical thinking and initiatives.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Commitment to improvement and quality initiatives focussed on delivery of excellent patient care.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
THE DAY OF SURGERY AND SHORT STAY ADMISSIONS UNIT CAN OFFER YOU
• Comprehensive supportive orientation
• Opportunities to grow your career within oncology nursing with supported opportunities, education programs and post graduate studies
• Staff wellness programs
• Salary packaging
• Employee assistance program
• Purpose-built building with world class facilities and extraordinary outdoor spaces
• Central city location within the VCCC precinct
• Remuneration in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020 (Classification Scale: YP3 (Year 2) $71,333.60 per annum – YP9 (Year 8) $91,660.40 per annum. Pro rata for part-time.
SURGERY AT PETER MAC
The Cancer Surgery Department at Peter Mac provides a comprehensive service for patients undergoing cancer surgery, from endoscopic surgical procedures through to specialised robotic surgery and very complex multi-speciality cases. The department is comprised of many areas working closely to deliver excellent patient care:
• 6 Operating Theatres
• 2 Procedure rooms including dedicated endoscopy
• Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
• Day of Surgery and Short Stay Admissions
Surgical specialties include colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, genitourinary, melanoma and sarcoma, plastics and head and neck.
Specialised surgical techniques are available to patients including robotic surgery, high dose radiation (brachytherapy) and intraoperative chemotherapy.
We support patients from across Victoria, Australia, and New Zealand.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Alexandra Williams
Contact Number: (03) 8559 5790
Email:
[email protected] Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 18th January 2024.
For further information about this opportunity, or to Apply, please visit the Peter Mac Careers page https://careers.petermac.org/job/MELBOURNE-Registered-Nurse-Grade-2-Short-Stay-VIC-3000/946993410/ where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.