Position Details
Reference Number 162069
Position Title Registered Nurse (Grade 2) - Cancer Ward
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Cancer
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 81
Position Summary
  • Be a member of a dynamic high acuity haematology and oncology unit
  • Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
  • Build your career at one of Victoria's leading regional healthcare services

About the facility 

Baxter Wing 6 is the Oncology and Haematology Inpatient Unit of Cancer Services.  The busy and dynamic unit is a 28 bed ward that cares for acutely unwell cancer patients from Geelong and the South West Region. Our core services include acute care for haematology patients, including peripheral stem cell transplants, medical oncology and radiation oncology patients. BAX6 is a purpose built cancer ward that is a great working space but is also provides comfort and privacy for our patients.

About the role 

As the Cancer nurse you will be responsible for the provision of patient focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

As a cancer nurse you will be dedicated, experienced and passionate, committed to a high standard of patient care and ongoing education.  Your role will be within this dynamic and challenging unit where teamwork is paramount.  An understanding of the complexities in cancer nursing is a must.

About the culture

Become a part of a team who enjoys an interesting, challenging and meaningful work life.  Continue to grow and develop your talents and capabilities with Barwon's commitment to professional development.

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 on (03) 4215 0520 or 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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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?
Essential: Degree level qualifications with a recognised educational institution in nursing
Essential: Able to meet the demands and challenges of working in a complex, high acuity haematology oncology inpatient unit
Essential: Flexibility in rostering, day and night shifts
Desirable: Experience in cancer nursing
Contact Person Linda Gleave 
Contact Person Job Title  
Contact Number (03) 4215 2261 
Closing Date 05/06/2020
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.