Colorectal Cancer Coordinator

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Grampians Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Projects, Nursing

Reference: 18120

**Bowel Cancer Coordinator - Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre**
**0.40 FTE 0900-1700, Monday-Thursday (Flexible to role); for maternity leave backfill**

**About the role**

**Key Responsibilities **of the Bowel Cancer Coordinator is to**:

- Triage patient referrals to ensure prompt clinical review of potential colorectal (CR) cancer patients
- Coordinate appropriate clinician-lead workup of new colorectal cancer diagnoses
- Ensure complete and appropriate imaging for patients prior to being seen in specialist clinics
- Attend the colorectal Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings (8am Monday fortnightly)
- Attend BHS Colorectal Clinic (Monday mornings) to see patients with clinicians and provide information and support following their initial consultation
- Provide an advisory support service for patients with colorectal cancer and their relatives in core working hours
- Meet with patients perioperatively and provide support and education
- Liaise with surgeons, registrars, bookings nurses and theatre to achieve appropriate operative scheduling

**The Bowel Cancer Coordinator will have strong relationships with**:

- Clinicians involved in the patient care pathway
- Patients, their families, carers & support services

The BRICC is located in the Grampians Health Ballarat campus. BRICC is the principal referral site for cancer patients in the region, which extends from Bacchus Marsh on the outskirts of Melbourne, to the South Australian border, an area of 48,000 square kilometres.

Cancer Services at Grampians Health is a multi-site and multi-modality oncology service. Our Network of services extends from Ballarat to Stawell, Horsham and Edenhope, and we provide outreach services also to Maryborough. Our clinical service showcases state-of-the-art radiotherapy and chemotherapy, comprehensive allied health and supportive care, research and clinical trials to a vibrant Wellness Centre offering a full suite of complementary therapies.

Ballarat is a vibrant regional hub offering easy access to Melbourne, the greater Grampians region and surf coast shire beaches. With a growing population, outstanding schools and vibrant sporting and arts communities, Ballarat is indeed an enviable location for your next career move or progression.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified senior registered nurses with oncology experience to provide maternity leave backfill for the Bowel Cancer Australia funded 'Bowel Cancer Coordinator' post, hosted within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre. Current employees of Grampians Health are eligible to apply.

**Grampians Health Culture & Benefit**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**About Grampians Health**
- Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.
- This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.
- A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.
- Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

**Ballarat Region**

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**

Click **APPLY** or contact cancer services 03 53208547 on for a confidential discussion.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equ