Registered Nurse (Oncology)
at Icon Group
Hobart TAS, Tasmania, Australia -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 18 Jun, 2024 | Not Specified | 18 Mar, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Oncology Nursing,Chemotherapy,Interpersonal Skills,Immunotherapy | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
REGISTERED NURSE (ONCOLOGY) – ICON CANCER CENTRE HOBART
We are now looking for Registered Nurses to join us on part-time basis as we’ve nurses moving into new positions and expected growth in the next few months!
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Within Medical Oncology, this position involves the administration of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and related blood and supportive treatments. Within Radiation Oncology, this position involves the proactive nursing care to support patients through their treatment. If cross skilled there will be potential opportunity to work across both the Medical Oncology Day Hospital and the Radiation Oncology Departments.
- 2 years recent experience in medical oncology/ haematology and/or radiation oncology nursing (desirable only)
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient centred care.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and positively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our team at the Icon Cancer Centre Hobart, with the opportunity for nursing across our radiation and medical oncology/haematology departments. This position will report to the Nurse Manager and will focus on the delivery of exceptional personalised cancer care to patients and their families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute expert advice and demonstrate contemporary nursing knowledge and skill in oncology nursing practice in accordance with current legislation and professional standards and codes of practice
- Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous anticancer infusions
- Patient assessment, observation and education including expert management of treatment related side effects
- Inserting and care of peripheral and central access devices
- Assisting doctors with procedures and providing pre and post procedure care and education
- Maintaining and updating patients written and electronic records
- Providing emotional support to patients, families and carers
- Support the Nurse Manager in the day to day operations
- Support a high performance culture that delivers quality patient care services through a patient centric and collaborative approach
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Proficient
1
Hobart TAS, Australia
