Are you a passionate and nurturing Clinical Nurse Consultant looking for your next journey? A Permanent Full-Time position has opened in Cancer Care Services Rockhampton for someone to join the team as a McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse.
The McGrath Model of Care defines and guides the delivery of breast care nursing across the continuum of care for all people with breast cancer, early or metastatic. From diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up and transition to wellness or palliative care.
The role provides comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex patient care to achieve best practice quality care.
We encourage all those interested to apply today.
This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme
About us:
The McGrath Model of Care provides a standardised framework to enhance the delivery of supportive care and patients across Australia will receive consistent evidenced based care no matter where they live. It also flexes to meet the individual needs of patients and empowers them with knowledge so they can make decisions that are right for them. A McGrath Breast Care Nurse builds an important relationship with each person they support. They become a trusted, consistent, and knowledgeable point of contact. As professional and qualified nurses they care for people with both early and metastatic breast cancer.
About the role:
- Provide specialised breast care, information, education, and support to clients relating to breast cancer in accordance with evidence based clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver advanced nursing care to people diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, and expert planning and coordination skills in clinical management in the specific clinical environment.
About you:
- Mandatory qualification/s: Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- Additional mandatory qualifications/requirements: Post Graduate qualification specifically focusing on Breast Cancer from a recognised learning facility or currently working towards completing a qualification in Breast Care Nursing. Practical experience in a breast cancer role with a minimum of 5 years post graduate nursing experience. Oncology Nursing Qualification/Experience desirable.
- Experience in the provision of a safe and quality focused environment by ensuring safe work practices, reviewing clinical outcomes, developing a quality improvement plan, and applying the risk management framework.
- Has well developed ability to identify opportunities for improvement and a demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Well-developed clinical knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills in a high-quality client-orientated health service delivery model.
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:
- A hourly rate between $66.85-$72.58 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Education Opportunities – Study and Research
- Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
- Generous Salary Sacrificing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4E562896.
Applications close: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Further information
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