Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
The Department
The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a number of clinical areas and units including; Medical Oncology, Clinical Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Apheresis, State-wide Haemophilia Service, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Trials, Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service. The Alfred Health Clinical Haematology service offers a multidisciplinary setting for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the entire range of haematological diseases.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice in Haematology. The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an integral member of the Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, who practices autonomously but in collaboration with other health professionals to assess and manage haematology (predominantly transplant) patients using nursing knowledge and skills. The NP is engaged in clinical education, mentorship and professional activities to assist the development of extensions to practice include prescription of medications and at least one of the following; ordering diagnostic investigations, direct referral to other health care professionals, the ability to admit and discharge patients and/or provision of absence from work certificates.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Academic
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Ellen Heywood, Ambulatory Cancer Services Manager on 0418 919 760 or E.Heywood@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 19th September 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au