Nurse Practitioner - Haematology/Oncology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543872
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543872
Application Close: Sunday, 19 January 2025
Prince of Wales Hospital - Nurse Practitioner- Haematology/Oncology
Prince of Wales Hospital - Nurse Practitioner- Haematology/Oncology
Our Haematology/Oncology Team is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team. Are you a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who delivers advanced person-centred care and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients?
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What you'll be doing
What we offer
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
- Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘ exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Oncology works in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Oncology and Haematology Team providing clinical expertise to patients and staff at The Sutherland Hospital.
The NP Oncology works within a defined scope of practice operating at an advanced practice level and independently manages a range of patient conditions.
The NP Oncology provides readily available access to high level clinical expertise, comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, determines appropriate interventions and implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations within the Oncology setting. The role will complement existing resources and facilitate a reduction in emergency department presentations; decrease avoidable admissions; reduce readmission rates and decrease hospital length of stay.
The NP is an expert clinician who provides evidence-based autonomous clinical care for patients in accordance with current best evidence and relevant NSW Health and SESLHD Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. The scope of practice complies with Policy Directive NSW Health Nurse Practitioners NSW PD2022_057 and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice.
The NP Oncology works within a defined scope of practice operating at an advanced practice level and independently manages a range of patient conditions.
The NP Oncology provides readily available access to high level clinical expertise, comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, determines appropriate interventions and implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations within the Oncology setting. The role will complement existing resources and facilitate a reduction in emergency department presentations; decrease avoidable admissions; reduce readmission rates and decrease hospital length of stay.
The NP is an expert clinician who provides evidence-based autonomous clinical care for patients in accordance with current best evidence and relevant NSW Health and SESLHD Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. The scope of practice complies with Policy Directive NSW Health Nurse Practitioners NSW PD2022_057 and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice.
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Post graduate qualifications at Masters level, in a NMBA approved program of study or relevant clinical specialty, or working towards.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations.
- Demonstrated understanding of Oncology care delivery system and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research.
- Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex client centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership role, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi service environment.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Ingeborg Vuuregge on Inge.Vuuregge@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
