Oncology Team Leader Full time Perth Veterinary Specialists RR-6621
4 days ago
Description
Position at Perth Veterinary SpecialistsJob Description:
Oncology Team leader
Primary duties & responsibilities:
Staff management:
Co-ordination of the oncology nursing team to maintain efficient and optimal functioning of the department.
Direct supervision of veterinary nursing assistants and junior nurses in oncology.
Liaise with COM and HOD to ensure optimal staffing levels are met:
Ensure nurses are updating leave calendar once leave is approved, TL then responsible for updating Ezy Vet.
Arrange appropriate cover for the department when staff are on annual leave or redeployment of staff when required . department closure days / if the hospital requires.
Assist nursing staff with clinical duties on the floor when required to do so.
Reviewing of rosters to enable effective shift structuring to allow nurses to complete non-clinical duties as outlined in job descriptions.
Co-ordination of nurses and intern lunch breaks, facilitating set times for each job role if required.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels are met for off-site radiation, liaise with GR.
Ensure overtime is in line with individual contracts of employment.
Ensure nursing team are dressed appropriately and presentable to the public (branded scrubs, hair tied back, minimal jewellery, appropriate nail care).
Responsible for induction, training and continual development of nursing staff, creation of competency task list.
Encouragement of clinical education and progressive learning, organising conference leave where applicable.
Create and manage a CE roster for the whole department.
Organise nurse meetings every 8 weeks, write up meeting minutes and form meeting agendas.
Attend RVN and VNA development reviews as required, provide encouragement and objective reviews of performance in collaboration with HOD, COM, GM and human resources.
Ensure nursing staff are aware of, have read and follow clinical standard operating procedures and Vetpartners policies.
Review and update nursing job descriptions as applicable and liaise with HOD, COM with the recruitment process.
Collaborate with other departments in an efficient and respectful manner to achieve the best possible outcome for all patients in our care.
Clinical efficiency:
Attend morning hospital rounds with SSI or RI and provide applicable information to the oncology team at rounds.
Ensure all staff are present for oncology rounds, 11am and 2pm daily.
Amending admissions and consultations in line with the staffing/workflow algorithm.
Ensure job roles are filled and staff are aware of who is doing what on each day.
Responsible for the development of oncology based standard operating procedures (SOPS) and reviewing annually or sooner if required.
Ensure waste management systems are in place and maintained . cytotoxic, non-cytotoxic, pharmaceutical.
Oversee stock control for the department in collaboration with the nursing team.
Development of nursing clinics deemed appropriate by the HOD . Nadir checks, autologous vaccine administration.
Administrative duties :
Oversee and manage urgent referral waitlist daily in liaison with clinicians.
Responsible/first point of call for consultation co-ordination and scheduling:
Emergency/urgent oncology initial consults, including those presenting via ECC
Phone consultations – ensuring that all client and patient details have been entered into Ezy Vet, particularly email address. Ensure consultation fee has been paid time of consultation.
Ensure clinical summaries are complete and sent to referring vets/owners. Must be completed on a weekly basis for the records 1-2 weeks prior.
Responsible for pending invoices in collaboration with client services.
Support referring veterinarians and clients with department updates or changes to services.
Responsible for following up remote patients and create procedural guidelines for remote rechecks/nadirs.
Review chemotherapy costs (long term project):
Determine an appropriate single cost that can be applied for all chemotherapy treatments (regardless of size or drug) that allows Oncology department to maintain/grow current revenue.
Create anti-nausea, staging and cardiac evaluation packages.
Shared Oncology Nurse duties:
Clinical duties:
Admission of patients for veterinary assessment, chemotherapy, and other procedures.
Obtaining and discussing recent patient history, current medications and doses, the plan for the individual patient for the day, and estimate of cost involved.
For admitted patients:
Accurate record of histories and current medications and doses
Baseline patient examinations including demenour, weight and BCS, TPRs and mucous membrane colour.
Creation and updating of patient chemotherapy protocol on Teams
Cytotoxic drug dose calculations prior to rounds
Dispensing medications (with clinician approval)
Updating plan and future bookings.
Ensuring patient is transferred to Smartflow
Request and perform requested laboratory tests
Schedule discharge.
Send appropriate handouts/information sheets
Restraining patients for sample collection and/or examination
Preparing slides for cytology (staining, wet preps, blood smears).
IV catheterization of in-hospital patients.
Setting up and assisting for oncology procedures, including aspirates and minor surgeries (including ECT).
Cytotoxic drug preparation and dispensing/administration, both IV and oral medication for in hospital and at home use.
In hospital chemotherapy treatment. Safe handling, administration and monitoring of IV and oral chemotherapy; which to be reviewed and assessed every 6-12 months.
Discussing medication repeat requests with the hospital clinician or intern, and once approved, responsible for medications to be available for collection (including communication with owners regarding availability of medications).
Discussing owner enquires (phone, email) with oncology clinicians, intern or Geoff and then returning contact where required.
Responsible for hospitalised patients (and co-ordination with the overseeing oncology clinician and ECC/hospital pool nurse).
Discharge of patients following hospital stay or chemotherapy. Discussing possible side effects, cytotoxic excretions and post procedure care. Confirmation of any ongoing at home medications and future bookings.
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