Title: Registered Nurse
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Registered Nurse Grade 2
- Permanent Part-Time | 40 hours per fortnight
- Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 16:30
- Grade 2 RN | Maroondah Hospital
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Maroondah Day Oncology and Medical Infusion Unit provides outpatient care for patients undergoing ant- cancer and supportive therapy, as well as infusions for chronic disease management. The unit functions Monday- Friday 8am to 4:30 pm and we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse to join our team.
As a team member of the unit, you will play an important role in the coordination and provision of treatments for patients in the delivery of anti-cancer drug therapy, blood transfusions, administration of infusions for chronic disease and maintenance of Central Venous access Devices
You will join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team who partner to provide the best possible care for our patients. With a strong commitment to research and teaching, we offer professional development, leadership opportunities, and the space and time for you to be the best possible nurse.
About you
As a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, your skills and experience will include;
- Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years working experience in day oncology and Medical Infusion Unit - Essential
- Post Grad qualification n Oncology- Desirable
- Excellent cannulation skills
- ADAC and CVAD competent
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient focused care
- Active engagement in continued professional and career development
What’s in it for you?
- Pursue your career goals with Eastern Health scholarships
- Work in a team where your skills and talents are valued and acknowledged
- Generous salary packaging options
- Belong to a team of dedicated and passionate healthcare professionals
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.
Join us
If this is the role for you, we would be delighted to receive your application and encourage you to apply early.
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**