Nurse Practitioner - Preventing Cancer with Medications Service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Nursing, Patient Assessment, Telehealth, Medication Management, Clinical Practice, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Education and Training, Quality Improvement, Research, Patient Care, Risk Assessment, Psycho-Social Support, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 FUTURENurse PractitionerFixed term, Part Time Role – 40 Hours per Fortnight (2 Year Contract)Preventing Cancer with Medications (PCMed) Telehealth Service We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join an innovative, patient-centred telehealth service at the forefront of precision breast cancer prevention. The PCMed Service supports women at increased breast cancer risk to access evidence-based prevention medications that are endorsed in national and international guidelines but still underused in routine care. PCMed provides specialist-led assessment, initiation of prevention medications, and shared-care with GPs over the multi-year course of therapy.Now in its third year, PCMed has a proven track record of increasing appropriate uptake of prevention medications and is highly valued by women and clinicians. We are accepting applications from outstanding candidates who are practising Nurse Practitioners (AHPRA endorsed). Experience in breast cancer care is desirable, but not essential; comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided by medical oncologist and cancer prevention expert, Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips. A detailed position description is attached. We look forward to receiving your application to join our expert, innovation-driven team. Please note that the recruitment process may conclude prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is secured. For further information and any questions about this exciting position please contact:Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips MBBS (Hons) MD FRACP FAHMSBreast Cancer Prevention SpecialistCo-Lead Breast Medical Oncology and Preventing Cancer with Medications ServiceSenior Strategic Research LeaderNational Health and Medical Research Council Leadership Fellow Enquiries to: Jana Reed (Kelly Phillips’ assistant) Jana.Reed@petermac.org Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 05 January 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Position Summary Several medications are efficacious in reducing the risk of breast cancer by up to 60%. However, they are currently infrequently prescribed in Australia, at least in part due to clinician knowledge gaps. The Preventing cancer with Medications (PCMed) Service helps fill this existing evidence-implementation gap by providing specialist support to initiate prevention medications where appropriate. The Service was initiated in late 2023 and has been shown to be effective and highly acceptable to women and their clinicians. The NP, PCMed is an expert practitioner who uses and facilitates evidence-based practice to triage, provide expert advice and education to patients, in collaboration with the medical consultants and wider PCMed Service. They will provide expert patient assessment and management (via telehealth), and coordination of complex care in the clinics. The NP demonstrates leadership and innovation in clinical practice, education, and research. They are responsible for the continuous quality improvement and growth of the PCMed Service and for building capability of the service in collaboration with the medical lead. The NP will be responsible for achieving and & reporting key performance indicators and for promoting safety and quality including representation at relevant meetings when required. The NP, PCMed will be an expert cancer, primary care or women’s health nurse with experience in the management of patients. Key responsibilities of the NP PCMed role will be to: Provide clinical service delivery within the PCMed service in collaboration with the medical and care team. Assist admin staff with triaging new referrals to the PCMed service Prioritise equity of access to the service Review clients’ breast cancer risk assessment data (using iPrevent (www.petermac.org/iprevent) and other validated tools) Assess client suitability for medications that reduce breast cancer risk Provide evidence-based information about risk-reducing medications that is personalised to the individual client Prescribe medications to reduce breast cancer risk, and manage side-effects in conjunction with GPs and others in the client’s treating team Staff a hotline telephone service to promptly address queries from GPs, other referrers and PCMed clients, regarding management of medication side-effects Facilitate case discussion and multidisciplinary collaborations Lead development of information and education resources for clients, GPs and other referrers. Understand the psycho-social impact and needs of patients attending the PCMed and liaise with GPs Promote the service to potential referrers nationally Participate in data collection and quality assurance activities Present at internal and external peer reviewed forums Maintain and update standard operating procedures, policies and guidelines relevant to the current and future direction of the PCMed service. Assist with development of clinician training materials as the Service scales up Enterprise Agreement Nurses and MidwivesClassification or Salary Range N01 to N02 - Nurse PractitionerImmunisation Risk Category Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working dayKey Relationships Internal Patients and Carers Medical, nursing and administration team of the Preventing Cancer with Medications Service Familial Cancer Centre Clinical nurse consultants and practitioners, nurse managers, nursing education, research staff and nursing staff from other departments Multi-disciplinary team Support departments – pathology, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy Specialist Clinics Team Patient Navigators External Referring Hospital (if applicable) General practitioners Specialist services Community services Precinct partners Skills Essential Requirements Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA) Endorsement as Nurse Practitioner (AHPRA) Postgraduate Qualification in Oncology Nursing, Women’s Health, Primary Care or related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in oncology nursing at a senior level Experience in Cancer Care, Primary Care, Public Health, or Women’s Health and demonstrated ability to coordinate and plan across the care continuum High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills A proven ability to work effectively autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team Advanced patient assessment and management knowledge and skills. Desirable Requirements An understanding of and experience with developing evidence-based practice and practice change and development Demonstrated involvement in professional activities and organisations e.g., Cancer Nursing Society of Australia, Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand. Willingness to participate in higher education and research related to cancer risk reduction strategies. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1. Clinical Practice 1.1 Ensure the delivery of high standard of evidence-based nursing care to patients. 1.2 In the clinical setting, conduct comprehensive screening, assessment planning implementation and evaluation. 1.3 Establish and maintain effective communication with other health professional and support staff, patients’ families, the community and external care providers. 1.4 Collaborate with other health professionals to ensure the patient’s safe and effective care. 1.5 Lead and facilitate the development of systems and processes to support the planning and coordination of treatment, education and support needs for patients. 1.6 Support the ongoing development of the clinical services model and provide support and information to nurses in the preceptorship program allocated to the clinical service 1.7 Actively engages in the preceptorship program, ensuring succession planning for the role 1.8 Contribute to the development of local, national and international evidence-based care guidelines 1.9 Support and promote excellence and autonomy in clinical practice and patient care Patients and their families experience timely, personalised and evidence-based care Demonstration of advanced knowledge and skill in nursing practice Demonstration of advanced knowledge and skill in educating and managing patients at risk of cancer Excellent communication between patients, carers, inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams Excellent communication with the multidisciplinary team and referring clinicians as relevant to role Timely response to hotline enquires Continue to provide thorough education and assessment throughout planning, treatment and post monitoring phase. Use of evidence based pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment interventions. Comprehensive management of side effects related to treatment. Provide ongoing education on PCMed to inpatient and outpatient departments Provide support and preceptorship opportunities to primary care and other speciality groups for PCMed education Maintain and update PCMed precinct wide policy and procedures Contribute to the development of evidence-based position statement or papers, recommendations and guidelines where appropriate both nationally and internationally 2. Screening and Assessment 2.1 Ensure referrals are triaged in a timely fashion Referrals are triaged within 1 week of receipt of referral and supporting documents Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment skills and care planning for patients Supports other nurses and clinicians to develop expert clinical assessment skills and develop individualised care plans Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 3. Improving Quality and Safety of our services 3.1 Ensure relevant education material for patients and other nurses is evidence based and up to date. 3.2 Deliver evidence-based nursing care where possible 3.3 Participate in, and facilitate, nursing research 3.4 Foster an environment that promotes education and research within the nursing division 3.5 Participate in continuing education sessions, committees, special projects and relevant professional groups. 3.6 Educates the health care team regarding the concept and role of the Nurse Practitioner 3.7 Collects and monitors relevant KPI’s for your stream 3.8 Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in identifying resources to meet patient care needs 3.9 Ensures the vision, purpose and values of the organization are understood and integrated into daily practice 3.10 Assists with the submission of proposals for grants/special projects funding Evidence of involvement in the development and/or recognition and/or evaluation of evidence-based patient education resources Evidence of delivery of high-quality education Evidence of participation in committees and relevant professional groups Collection of key performance indicator data that can be used to inform practice change. Data base involvement Evidence of contributing to/being involved in at least one research/QA project per year Evidence of submitting an abstract for conference presentation or manuscript for publication, minimum 1 submission every 2 years. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. 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.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical service delivery within the PCMed service, collaborating with the medical team to assess and manage patients at increased breast cancer risk. They will also lead the development of educational resources and ensure quality improvement within the service.