Bowel Cancer Nurse Specialist

• Bowel Cancer Specialist Nurse Position – Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
• Permanent part-time position
• Role supported by Icon's Nursing Education Team, Bowel Cancer Australia, On-Site Nursing and Medical Specialists
• Great Remuneration Package Available

The role exists to better care for patients across their unique journey, providing support at dedicated time points across the cancer treatment continuum to reduce burden and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Because of the complex, specific and varied nature of the role, we're seeking an experienced oncology nurse who is familiar with Bowel (colorectal) Cancer and the care pathways across the range of cancer treatments available.

The role of the Specialist Bowel Care Nurse is to work in partnership across all health areas and sectors including non-government agencies, to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients diagnosed with bowel cancer. The level and types of interventions delivered by the Bowel Cancer Specialist Nurse will vary according to the complexity of care required and the individual need of the patients in their care.

Workload will be mainly self-generated, and this will be achieved through extensive interdisciplinary collaboration across primary, secondary and tertiary health. The incumbent is required to develop and implement a coordinated, evidenced based, seamless and patient focused approach to providing nursing care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and screenings for clinical and supportive care needs of colorectal cancer patients at specific intervals throughout their treatment journey.
• Plan, coordinate and provide bowel care management, support and education across the surgical, medical oncology, radiation oncology, follow-up/survivorship, and palliative care settings, where appropriate
• Provide evidence based specialised bowel care education, information and support to patients and carers regarding their treatment, planned outcomes and care delivery program
• Develop and implement structured referral pathways to enable timely and appropriate referrals across the care continuum to allied health and supportive care service providers. Facilitate the involvement of the patient as a partner in the development of their care pathway
• Provide high level of clinical care, act as a clinical resource, advisor, mentor, role model and technical expert, in relation to bowel cancer, including facilitating education programmes
• Contribute to quality improvement activities aimed at improving outcomes for people affected by colorectal cancer.

Skills and Experience

Required:

• Possess a Bachelor of Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Demonstrated relevant advanced level of skill in cancer, bowel (colorectal) cancer or oncology nursing;
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context;
• Ability to work effectively as a team member;
• Proven leadership qualities;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement and best practice principles.

Desired:

• Possess or be working towards a post-graduate cancer, bowel (colorectal) cancer or oncology nursing certificate and/or qualification;
• Patient teaching experience and/or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; and
• Competence in the use of relevant information technology.

Icon Group Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.  

Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3500 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 50 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.  

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Here's why our people choose us:

Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.  

Impact, at Scale: We're Australia's largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you'll know your work is making a difference.  

Connection, at Heart: Our work isn't easy but it's extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.  

Opportunity, at Hand: We're constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.    

Our Culture and Benefits:

At Icon, we don't just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:

• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we'll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.

Excited to join Us? At Icon Group, we're incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.

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Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.  

Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.