Position Details


Reference Number 154104
Position Title Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Cancer
Location Andrew Love Cancer Centre
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 36
Position Summary
  • Exciting opportunity to work in the role of Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse at University Hospital Geelong
  • Temporary part-time– 36 hours per fortnight .
  • Maintain and develop patient focused care pathways

About the facility

Prostate cancer management involves the Department of Urological Surgery and accesses Barwon Health’s Cancer services infrastructure which includes dedicated inpatient ward as well as day unit and radiotherapy services.

About the role

The successful candidate will help to streamline patient care across the multimodality requirements. As the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, your role is defined as an expert point of contact for the patient and family, providing both psychosocial and clinical support to men with prostate cancer using a structured approach. You will work alongside existing healthcare providers to contribute to the delivery of effective care for men with prostate cancer.

About the culture  

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health’s nursing unit provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in our specialist areas. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional Development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club
  • Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

This role will allow you to thrive professionally and build your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria, so apply now.

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies

Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Contact Person Patricia Grace 
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager 
Contact Number 0439840482 
Contact Email patricig@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Rebecca Flanagan  
Alternate Contact Number 0478866559 
Alternate Contact Email RFLANA@BARWONHEALTH.ORG.AU
Closing Date 20/06/2018
Position Description
File name 
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.