Cancer Care Coordinator

About the role
The Cancer Care Coordinator (CCC) role is designed to complement existing nursing services provided by West Moreton Health. The CCC provides specialised Lung and Skin Cancer (Melanoma) cancer information, education, and support to patients with these cancers. The applicant will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and relevant community service providers to coordinate delivery of specialized, support services across the care continuum to patients and their families.
Within this role the CCC will be responsible and accountable for providing a high level of person-centred supportive care for patients with complex health needs. This encompasses patient assessment and coordination of care required, provision of education to patient, carer, and staff; consultation, provision of counselling to the patient and carer, and liaison and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure the best patient outcomes. The CCC is an integral and active member of the multidisciplinary team and hold reporting and data collection responsibilities.
The CCC is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides support and nursing leadership within West Moreton HHS. This position provides expert knowledge, skill and abilities for clinical care and guides clinical practice across this service to support patient centred care throughout their cancer journey. This position also supports the Nurse Unit Manager to meet the strategic and operational objectives of patient-centred care.
About you
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication, and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team inclusive of external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence-based research and best practice principles.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
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**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.