Mater Cancer Care Centre Springfield (MCCCS) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Registered Nurse to join the team on a permanent, part time basis (32 hours per week). This role will be based at Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

We aim to offer all patients, regardless of their level of health insurance cover, access to a modern state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive and compassionate care that is individually personalised. The centre includes consultation rooms, 15 cancer care treatment pods, palliative care, support programs and a specialised pharmacy. The layout of the centre will enable a holistic approach to cancer care all from the one convenient location.

Salary range: $41.47 – $53.30 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

In the role, you will enjoy being part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care. The team is supportive, approachable; patient focused and provides excellent training and development opportunities.

Your experience and skills will see you become an integral part of the team that is committed to delivering outstanding care and services and improving the experience and outcomes for patients. This really is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly skilled and professional team, utilising your enthusiasm and passion for nursing within a supportive and professional environment.

Whilst maintaining the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout their disease trajectory
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of chemotherapy and targeted therapy administration, central venous line management, and the management of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth 

About you

The successful candidate will be hard working, enthusiastic and able to show initiative. You will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude, have the ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Oncology/Haematology outpatient setting
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills

While not essential, applicants who currently have or are studying towards a tertiary qualification within this clinical specialty would be highly regarded.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close Monday 7 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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