School Liaison Nurse - Michael Rice Centre for Haematology & Oncology

Job no: 955351
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Liaison Nurse, RN/M2C

Division of Paediatric Medicine, Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology

0.32FTE

Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available from 4 December 2026 until 25 June 2027

  • The Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology School Liaison Clinical Nurse deliver expert nursing education to a variety of community education providers, consolidated by oncology/haematology experience and/or further study. The Clinical Nurse accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff.
  • This Clinical Nurse role is primarily nonclinical in nature, focussed on high level collaboration with consumers and their families, alongside Hospital School South Australia (WCH Campus), with the purpose of maintaining engagement in education throughout and following oncology or non-malignant haematology treatment.

It is essential that applicants for this role have:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

  • Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
  • Full driving licence

Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:

  • Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the non-clinical setting.

Experience

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
  • Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of Haematology & Oncology nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
  • Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
  • Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge of contemporary nursing/midwifery and health care issues.
  • Knowledge of Haematology and Oncology care requirements, including relevant treatments

EOI must be received by Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Enquires can be made to:

Edmondo Palombo

Nursing Services Director

Michael Rice Centre for Haematology & Oncology

Edmondo.Palombo@sa.gov.au

8161 6490

Application Criteria

Applicants are required to submit a resume and (if applicable) are encouraged to provide a statement (cover letter) outlining their interest in the role and the attributes they can bring, matched to the Role Description.

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Attachments

RN2 - Clinical Nurse MRCHO School Liaison - Role Description - 955351.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Position Description

Advertised: Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Application close: Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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