Cell Therapies Coordinator

In this full time role, based in East Melbourne, you will be a key member of the team that will oversee the development and implementation of the cell therapies program at Epworth Freemasons Hospital, under the auspices of the newly established Centre for Blood Disorders.
- The Cell Therapies Coordinator will work alongside the healthcare team to support patients’ and their families through the physical, social and psychological challenges resulting from a blood cancer diagnosis. Using clinical experience and expertise to inform evidence-based practice, you will coordinate patients autologous stem cell transplant treatment and other cellular therapy treatments as appropriate, from initial referral through to discharge after care. _This role will be a valuable resource to the nursing teams, providing support and education as required alongside the nursing education team._

**To be successful in this role**

You seek to become a valuable key member of a newly established service - the Centre for Blood Disorders. You are a critical thinker who takes initiative to improve care delivery and outcomes. You enjoy the flexibility of working as an active member of a larger team and also working autonomously.

**You will have**:

- AHPRA Registration - Registered Nurse Division 1
- Relevant post registration clinical experience in cancer or haematological nursing. i.e. 5 years or more experience in malignant haematology
- Cancer care emergencies experience
- Holds an understanding of rationales and treatments for haematology and oncology patients
- Knowledge and understanding of professional issues in nursing and the Health Care System in Victoria
- Organisational skills that are relevant with years of practice
- Contributes to an environment of continuous learning and quality improvement
- Post graduate qualification in area of specialisation or working towards i.e. Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing

Position Description Inherent Requirements

**About Epworth Freemasons**

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

**Additional Information**:
At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

**At Epworth, we care.**

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

**Enquire / Apply**

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
- As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you)._
- At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all - across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care._
- As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you)._
- At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all - across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care._