• Part time and Full time positions available
• Fantastic supportive and friendly team
• Great developement opportunities 

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons is currently upgrading and expanding its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure. Future developments will create additional state-of-the-art theatres, expanded oncology services and extensive on-site car parking for staff and doctors.

Are you an experienced Haematology/Oncology nurse looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference to patient care?

Due to ongoing expansion of our comprehensive cancer services, Epworth Freemasons is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with Haematology and Oncology experience, committed to providing exceptional care of the patient undergoing chemotherapy. Exciting changes are planned to expand our Oncology/Haematology services in 2016 and we are seeking outstanding nurses to assist in the provision of care to our valued patients. If you are passionate about cancer nursing, we would love to hear from you!

The Day Oncology Unit is a 15 chair and 3 bed unit located in the Victoria Parade Campus. We provide care for Oncology and Haematology patients as well as other conditions requiring specialist infusional care. Our team are exceptionally patient focused and passionate about providing individualised care.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:

• Excellent clinical skills specific to Haematology/Oncology nursing
• Well developed time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to your professional development 
• Effectively working within a team focused environment
• Proficiency in using various IT systems 

You will have:

• Current nursing registration with APRHA
• Working Rights to work in Australia
• Strong commitment to delivering the best in patient care and safety
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Significant experience in an ambulatory Oncology/Haematology environment
• Current competence and certificate in administration of Cytotoxic agents
• Ability to  lead by example, to be part of a dynamic team and be ready to join the best in Private Health Care Providers in Melbourne!

Candidates will ideally have Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology or Haematology or be working towards this.  

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and, if required, a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant.

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Please direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

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