Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
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Role details
The Division of Medical Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Practitioner (Rapid Access Service Medical Oncology) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
* The Nurse Practitioner (Rapid Access Service Medical Oncology) is a new and exciting position that provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative model of care, delivering improved services within the Cancer Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the Mackay HHS.
* As the Nurse Practitioner portfolio is a new role within Mackay HHS, the purpose of this role is to build the scope and trust of the position within the Health Service, while simultaneously improving patient access, opportunities for care, clinical processes, and ongoing development of the service.
* The Nurse Practitioner (Rapid Access Service Medical Oncology) provide advanced and extended clinical care to medical oncology patients of the Mackay HHS. This flexible service model seeks to engage patients via multiple modalities including face-to-face, telephone and telehealth to ensure timely access to care. The Nurse Practitioner will function as part of a multidisciplinary team including those within Queensland Health and other government departments as well as non-government agencies.
About the Team
The Cancer Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the Mackay HHS is expanding to include a Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultant with the goal of facilitating rapid access to assessment and care for cancer patients. Cancer Care patients may be reviewed within the Cancer Care Unit, Specialist Outpatients Department or via telehealth services to where possible prevent Emergency Department presentations and prevent hospital admission where practical. The Nurse Practitioner will work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team to provide patient focused goal driven care.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
* Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* A diverse work culture
* Career development
* Professional development opportunities
* Education opportunities, Study and Research
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport