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Date: 11 Aug ****
Peter Mac @ Home – Community Nurse- RN
Fixed term, part-time role – 48 hours per fortnight (31 August ********* October ****)
Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
Up to $115,289 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Peter Mac @ Home (PM@H) is the acute home-based oncology service for Peter Mac patients/clients and is available 7 days per week, 365 days a year.
The service incorporates Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Home-based cancer care as funded through the DHHS.
About the role
The PM@H unit is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a community nurse.
This role involves nurses visiting patients in their homes.
A commitment to providing excellent community care, professional development of self and others and a commitment to providing evidence-based care is an essential requirement of the role.
We are looking for someone who can confidently work autonomously and within a team setting and will join us in contributing to theinnovation of the service.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
Central Venous Access Device Management (CVAD)
V fluid administration
Antibiotic Administration
Drain Tube Management/VAC Management
Disconnection of IV Chemo Baxter
Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy)
Reactionary area care post radiation therapy
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years post-graduate experience and a background in acute care, with experience in medical oncology, haematology, surgical nursing or a related clinical setting.
You have demonstrated skills in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), IV cannulation and CVAD management, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you bring excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care in the community setting.
A current and valid driver's licence is essential for this role.
Our benefits
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive setting which reflects our vibrant community.




We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Contact
Hiring Manager:
Michelyn Treadwell, Nurse Manager
Email:
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Phone:
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Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 25 August ****
Position Summary
To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment.
To translate the objectives, policies and procedures of the institute into effective action.
To ensure/apply best practice standards of Oncology nursing practice.
Ability to refer patients to outside nursing services.
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********.
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3B HITH/PAC YR1
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Patient, families and carers
Nurse Unit Manager
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Medical Staff
Nursing Staff
Ward Clerks/Administration staff
Allied Health
Other Health Professionals
External
General Practitioners
Health and Community Services Providers
Public Hospitals
Private Health Providers
General Public
Education
Post Graduate Qualification in Oncology Nursing
Skills
Commitment to Peter Mac's Values and Peter Mac's Nursing Values
Registered Nurse Division 1
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Minimum of three years post registration experience
12 months Recent, acute medical and surgical experience clinical skills
Competency achieved in in the following skills: peripheral cannulation and CVAD management; administration and management of anti-cancer drugs, safe handling of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and hazardous non-cytotoxic drugs and management of cytotoxic and hazardous non-cytotoxic drug spill
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Act as a professional Role Model
Current Victorian Driver's License
Demonstrate ability to provide education to patients, family and staff
Community nursing experience
Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Current Victorian Driver's License
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
1. Management of Patient Care Continuum
Responsibility for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation and its evaluation
Assesses patients in a systemic way, identifies the patientsandrsquo health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care.
Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family
Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members
Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient




Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated
Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy
Management of patients including patient education and discharge planning
Patient records show documented assessments and plan of care and continuous evaluation of responses to treatment
Maintains professional skills and updates knowledge by attending frequent professional forums and education
2. Clinical Practice, education and research
Contributes to creating a working environment conductive to learning and professional development
Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies
Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist nursing practice
Systemically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of participation in ward/department activities
Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member
3. Professional Practice
Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession and other health care team members
Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others
Contributes and represents the nursing services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within the hospital and ward/department policies and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities
Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care
Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team through attendance and input at ward meetings
Evidence of actively managing workloads
Evidence of costumer focus
Encourages and supports less experienced staff
Acts as a role model to other staff
Actively seeks professional development opportunities
4. Communication
Communication with patients, carers and team members
Recognises and responds appropriately to communication of patients, carers and team members
Responds promptly to complaints or concerns
Company Information
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial advantages such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Hith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At Home (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne