• Temporary part time opportunity until October 2022
• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront
• Extend your Career and Better your Lifestyle

About the facility 

The Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) is a comprehensive cancer centre that has provided expert care to those affected by cancer in Geelong and southwest Victoria in a supportive and caring environment since 1992.  

Our service gives adults living in the Barwon South West region access to world class cancer treatment.  Based in Geelong, we have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and highly skilled health professionals who provide personalised treatment and care. Chemotherapy, haematology and radiotherapy services are provided at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre and inpatient services are provided in Baxter Wing 6 at University Hospital Geelong. Some outreach clinics are available to people living in rural areas.

About the role  

As the Registered Nurse you are responsible for the provision of patient / donor focused, holistic nursing care of assigned patients, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes, with responsibilities encompassing the education and support for those receiving anti-cancer treatments. Duties of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to:

• Delivering  consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
• Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive quality ongoing care

About the culture 

ALCC is a progressive centre and encourages a team environment. We are a passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. We are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation. ALCC is an exciting workplace environment, with opportunities to gain knowledge in a diverse number of areas. We have a great team environment with exciting times ahead.

Barwon Health staff benefits  

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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