McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Gastrointestinal stream)
Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VIC
McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Gastrointestinal)
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full‑time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub‑acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community‑based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in‑home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position.
About the Role
The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) is a registered nurse who applies expertise, knowledge and leadership not only to optimise the individual's health and well‑being across the continuity of cancer care but also to reflect the McGrath Model of Care. This advanced knowledge is based on an in‑depth understanding of theory and research relevant to the field of cancer / oncology nursing. The MCCN incorporates expertise, knowledge and skills in supportive care, specialised and tailored information and education, psychological support, liaison and clinical care.
The MCCN adapts practice according to the specific and changing needs of individuals, considering their multiple health needs, concerns and preferences for care. The MCCN facilitates the spectrum of cancer care at different phases of the cancer journey, care settings, care plans and providers.
Duties
* Provide specialised and relevant care, information, education and support to clients with cancer in accordance with evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care;
* Collaborate and actively participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams and relevant community service providers to coordinate the delivery of client‑oriented, specialised support services across the care continuum, to clients and their families;
* Provide expert clinical advice and leadership on evidence‑based cancer care services to nursing staff, allied health and other health providers who are internally or externally involved in patients' care;
* Communicate effectively with other members of the health‑care team to facilitate efficient, timely and comprehensive assessment and identification of current and potential emotional, psychological, physical and practical needs of patients with cancer and their families and/or carers;
* Coordinate the patient's treatment journey ensuring that key elements of care occur in an ordered and timely manner and that information is collected and available to ensure appropriate treatment decisions can be made.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 5 years full‑time equivalent post‑registration experience as a registered nurse, with at least 3 years recent full‑time equivalent experience in Oncology, Cancer Stream Specific Nursing – GI, or Palliative Care;
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
* Demonstrate high level of critical thinking and assessment skills;
* Demonstrate high level of interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
Benefits
* Salary packaging;
* Employee Assistance Program;
* Social Club.
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
* Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description.
* To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 51438*** or *******@cghs.com.au.
* For questions regarding the position, contact Nurse Unit Manager Community Nursing, Simone Danaher at 03 51438*** or **************@cghs.com.au.
* All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
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