Nurse Practitioner Oncology Outpatients Specialist

1 week ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia theroyalch Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the Day Cancer Centre (DCC) and Oncology Fast Track Clinic (OFTC). As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, safe, and evidence-based care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Practice within scope of practice in accordance with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board guidelines and agreed NP Scope of Practice specific to this role.
  • Demonstrate analytical skills in assessing and evaluating health information.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Plan nursing care in consultation with others (i.e. multidisciplinary health care team).
  • Support oncology outpatients across Ambulatory Services and optimise patient access to timely treatment and facilitate patient flow.
  • Be the APN lead for the OFTC.
  • Be the escalation point for the teams on Wallaby Ward (HITH) providing care for children receiving oncology treatment including Chemotherapy in the Home and those on the Home Hydration program.
Requirements
  • Current Registration and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Current Paediatric Care Prescribing Notation under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, Department of Health, Victoria.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP).
  • Extensive clinical knowledge and experience in the clinical care of children and adolescents with cancer, and their families.
  • Current chemotherapy administration competency.
About Us

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the state of Victoria.

The CCC aims for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment, and support. The CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.

The DCC is a specialist oncology day unit within the CCC with 15 chairs. We are a nurse-led unit but work in conjunction with the wider Children's Cancer Centre multidisciplinary team. We provide treatments such as Chemotherapy, Blood transfusions, central line care, drug infusions and sedation, with the list continuing to grow as we expand our service.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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