31 Jul
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Latrobe Regional Hospital
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Traralgon
31 Jul
Latrobe Regional Hospital
Traralgon
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Oncology Clinical Coordinator - Frailty Screening Project
Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region
About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Oncology Clinical Coordinator role in a leading regional hospital?
Join the Chemotherapy team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking forOncology Clinical Coordinator – Frailty Screening Projectto join our growing team on apart time (0.4EFT) fixed term basis for 12 months.
The Oncology Clinical Coordinator – Frailty Screening Project leads the implementation and evaluation of a nurse ‐ led frailty screening and geriatric assessment program within the Oncology Service.
The role focuses on improving outcomes for older adults with cancer through the integration of evidence ‐ based frailty screening tools into routine clinical practice.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the position coordinates clinical implementation, education, referral pathways, data collection and quality improvement activities to establish a sustainable, frailty ‐ informed model of cancer care.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of theOncology Clinical Coordinator – Frailty Screening Projectis to:
Implement validated frailty screening tools and coordinate comprehensive assessments for older oncology patients identified as frail or vulnerable.
Coordinate referrals to geriatricians and supportive care services, ensuring timely access to appropriate interventions and multidisciplinary care.
Lead the rollout of the frailty screening program, including development of clinical workflows, documentation processes and integration into existing oncology pathways.
Deliver education, training and clinical support to nursing and multidisciplinary staff on frailty screening,
geriatric assessment principles and frailty ‐ informed oncology care.
Monitor program performance through data collection, analysis and reporting on key measures including screening rates, referrals and patient outcomes.
Contribute to quality improvement, audit and project evaluation activities, supporting continuous enhancement of oncology services and patient care.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Experience in clinical assessment, care planning and coordinating patient ‐ centred care.
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical projects or service implementation initiatives.
Robust organisational and time ‐ management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
Computer literacy and experience using electronic medical records and reporting systems.
Oncology and/or haematology nursing experience, postgraduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing or Gerontology, and experience in frailty screening, education, research or project evaluation (desirable).
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.
Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes.
With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services.
Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria.
LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation.
Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $***** million expansion completed in March ****, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities.
LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ******
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located.
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands.
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📌 Oncology Clinical Coordinator - Frailty Screening Project (Traralgon)
🏢 Latrobe Regional Hospital
📍 Traralgon