Symptom & Urgent Review Clinic (Registered Nurse G4)
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
Permanent Full Time
80 hours per fortnight (with a monthly ADO)
About the Role
The Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) provides a pathway for the rapid assessment, symptom and psychological support to patients and their families, receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) as well as disease related symptoms. The role also supports in the facilitation of educational and learning opportunities for oncology nurses and collaborates internally across a variety of stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient assessment and triage of planned and unplanned calls from patient/ carers for symptom advice and management
- Assessment, triage and management of clinical presentation for symptom review and support
- Lead and develop the SURC service in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Support patients receiving SACT across various oncology services both locally and within the Grampians region
- Deliver education services to both patients and staff
- Support and promote oncology nursing leadership within the Directorate
Skills and Experience
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Significant recent oncology/haematology experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of patients receiving SACT
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- Advanced level computer skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Team player
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Jane Ryan, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5320 4389 for a confidential discussion.
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Clinical Nurse Consultant (ZF4-ZJ4) which ranges from $59.79 - $62.94 per hour.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically
