Registered Nurse Part Time/Full Time

at  Icon Group

ABOUT YOU:

To ensure our integrated cancer centre delivers an exceptional experience for patients, their families, doctors, our staff and visitors, we are seeking a candidate who consistently demonstrates values aligned to those of the organisation, flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Experience in IV cannulation, knowledge of chemotherapy and supportive therapies is preferred but not essential.
In return we offer a friendly, flexible and dynamic work environment, career development pathways, and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge and experience in Day Oncology nursing is highly favourable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient care.
• Experience in a high acuity setting.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and positively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team at the Icon Cancer Centre South Brisbane (within the Mater Precinct) on a part-time or full-time basis. We’re also flexible to increase or decrease hours to suit your preference. This position will report to the Nurse Manager and will focus on the delivery of exceptional personalised cancer care to patients and their families within our Medical Oncology Division.
Learn more about our South Brisbane Centre - https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/south-brisbane/

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 infusions
• Opportunity to be trained and subsequently provide apheresis
• 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