- Lead and Grow within a Highly Innovative, Patient-Focused, Rapidly Expanding Company
- Competitive Remuneration Package + Substantial Yearly Professional Development Allowance
- Deliver Exceptional Patient Care while Growing Your Career
- Permanent Full Time Position, Monday to Friday Only – Holmesglen Private Hospital, Moorabbin, VIC
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing radiation therapy service and maturing it to its full potential; as well as take advantage of the enormous personal development opportunities at hand.
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About the Role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Nurse Unit Manager to assist with radiation oncology services at Icon Cancer Centre Holmesglen. The primary purpose of this position is to lead a small on-site nursing team; provide exemplary clinical care for Radiation Therapy patients; and manage resources effectively to ensure the provision of the highest standard of care to our patients. This role will report to the Site Manager on site and will function in a full-time capacity, working 76 hours per fortnight on a Monday to Friday roster.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver evidence-based patient centred care within the radiation oncology setting, anticipating and responding to the needs of the radiation oncology patient and effectively managing their care
- Work effectively and in collaboration with our Visiting Medical Officers
- Provide a physical and psychological environment for patients in their care that promotes safety, security and optimal health
- Ensure nursing practice is compliant with regulatory requirements, working with the Site Manager and National Quality Teams in achieving the NSQHSS
- Work with the Site Manager to continually enhance the quality of service and patient experience
- Manage the processes of recruiting, retaining and developing nursing staff
- Manage Nursing inventory and consumables appropriately
- Contribute expert advice and share contemporary nursing knowledge and professional standards
- Participate in and contribute to national nursing working groups, acting as the Nurse representative for the site
- Effectively manage resources and optimise workflow management processes in line with site budgets and workload
- Effectively liaise with and manage external hospital stakeholder relationships
We are seeking a Nurse Manager who is looking for their next challenge, be that a step up to a management role, or simply change of environment for an experienced manager. We are looking for candidates who are flexible, enjoy a challenge, passionate about patient care, personable and enthusiastic. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience:
- Hold current registration with AHPRA
- Post graduate nursing/management degree (or working towards) would be well regarded, but not mandatory
- Have demonstrated leadership experience in a nursing environment
- Radiation Oncology nursing experience is highly regarded, as is Oncology experience (day unit, or ward)
- Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient care
- Have a good understanding of the service delivery model within the private healthcare sector
- Demonstrate the capacity to work effectively and positively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of high quality patient care and service
- Adhere to protocols and procedures
- Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills to represent Icon in a strong and positive manner to all stakeholders
Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand, Asia and UK. With over 3500 employees our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 32 radiation oncology centres and 10 comprehensive centres offering, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof. The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.
Icon is dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to communities across Australia. Given the size of Icon, we can provide extensive opportunities within an ideal environment to progress your career, access far reaching opportunities and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.
Want to learn more about our Holmesglen Centre? https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/holmesglen/
Here’s why our people choose us:
Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Extra benefits for YOU:
- Career-Enhancing Training: Access dedicated, industry-recognized training courses to boost your career.
- Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development: Enjoy a structured career pathway and competitive pay.
- Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.
- Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.
- Flexible Work Arrangements where applicable: Benefit from flexible options, including hybrid work environments, compressed work weeks, and varying start-finish times.
- Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.
- Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave as a permanent employee.
- Wellness Support: Utilize resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.
- Global Opportunities: Explore exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion.
- Middleton Scholarship Program: Apply for our internal scholarship to support your professional development.
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Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPD’s.