Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

538611 - Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

Haematology Department

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Year 1-2
• Remuneration: $66.51 to $67.83 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading +salary packaging options.

About the role

The Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator will work with members of the Haematology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and be responsible for the coordination of care for patients requiring Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Allo-HSCT), inclusive of long-term follow up and late effects needs across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).

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Key Responsibilities

• Provides individual client centred consultancy and assessment of patients' physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient journey continuum for complex haematological malignancies progressing to allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) both within the facility and across the HNELHD.
• Review, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of guidelines related to post Allo-HSCT and complex haematological condition vaccinations.
• Provision of expert clinical leadership and consultancy for complex haematological patients' treatment regimens, tissue typing and donor selection within the facility, HNELHD and the state.
• Participation in quality improvement projects that involve monitoring, clinical assessment and evaluation of patient care and outcomes in association with pre and post Allo-HSCT, inclusive of long-term follow up and late effects both locally, across the state and country.

What you bring

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with APRHA, with demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge of Haematology and Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Allo-HSCT) applied in a mixed clinical environment and/or across a range of services
• At least five years post graduate nursing with 3 years specialty experience in Oncology/Haematology and Post graduate qualification (preferably Masters' Level) related to Oncology/Haematology or evidence of working towards same.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clinical concepts and information to non-clinical audiences and provide authoritative advice on clinical issues within field of expertise
• Demonstrated capacity to evaluate current clinical practice within Haematology and Allo-HSCT and recommend improvements to avoid potential problems or minimise impacts on the organisation.
• Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication skills necessary for documenting research, promoting awareness of current research and providing clinical services directly to patients/clients

For further information, please contact Megan Kepreotis, A/Operational Manager - Cancer Services on email: megan.kepreotis@calvarymater.org.au

• WHY JOIN US?

  CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

  • Fitness Passport.
  • Gender Neutral parental leave
  • Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
  • Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
  • ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
  • Novated leasing available for eligible employees
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • GenerousSalary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

  WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

  Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world-class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle,here

  HOW DO YOU APPLY?

  • Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
  • Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
  • Attach a current resume.
  • Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
  • Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

  Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

  As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

  Please note the following:

  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

  You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.