Cancer Care Coordinator

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ICON CANCER CENTRE AUSTRALIA

We are currently seeking a Cancer Care Coordinator (CCC) to join our innovative and dynamic team at our Icon Cancer Centre Southport and Gold Coast Private. The Cancer Care Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating complex care of patients treated in Icon Cancer Centres with the purpose of improving health, treatment and end of life outcomes. The role seeks to expand on our service provision via liaising with other key oncology service providers and assisting patients and families navigate the complex medical and psychological aspects of their treatment.
The role exists to better care for patient’s across their unique journey, providing support at dedicated time points across the cancer treatment continuum to reduce burden and achieve optimal health outcomes.
Because of the complex and varied nature of the role, we’re seeking an experienced oncology nurse who is familiar with the care pathways across the vast variety of cancer treatments available.

ABOUT YOU:

Our dynamic and innovative teams collaborate closely to maintain a team focus on providing cutting edge Medical Oncology and Haematological treatments. We are looking for someone who is highly enthusiastic, motivated and quick to adapt in a supportive environment.

MANDATORY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Licence to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Post graduate oncology nursing qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years post -graduation nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in oncology nursing
• Expert level clinical knowledge and skills in managing patients with haematological and solid tumour malignancies in the ambulatory and outpatient setting
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Expert level clinical knowledge and skills in managing patients
• Highly effective interpersonal communication and collaborative problem-solving skills

ROLE DETAILS/CLASSIFICATIONS

• Permanent, Part-Time, 4 days/week
• Excellent Level 3 Nurse Hourly Rate, 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Weekdays Only
  About our Southport Centre: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/southport/
  About Gold Coast Private: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/gold-coast-private-hospital/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment and screening for clinical and supportive care needs of people at risk of adverse clinical and psychosocial outcomes
• Ensuring timely and appropriate referral to specialists, allied health providers and support services
• Facilitating continuity of care between health professionals across healthcare settings by establishing clear referral pathways and timely communication
• Providing timely and consistent education and information to patients and their families
• Facilitating delivery of cancer care consistent with established evidence-based guidelines
• Participating in service improvement activities that aim to improve coordination of care and optimise outcomes for individuals and services
• Act as a liaison between patient, Medical Officers and members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
• Development and maintenance of patient information resources and holistic assessment tools
• Development and facilitation of MDTs and improved referral pathways.
• Strengthen service networks and expand service offering.