We are currently seeking a Cancer Care Coordinator (CCC) to join our innovative and dynamic team at our Icon Cancer Centre situated at the Mater precinct in South Brisbane. The Cancer Care Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating complex care of patients treated in Icon Cancer Centres with the purpose of improving health, treatment and end of life outcomes. The role seeks to expand on our service provision via liaising with other key oncology service providers and assisting patients and families navigate the complex medical and psychological aspects of their treatment.
The role exists to better care for patient’s across their unique journey, providing support at dedicated time points across the cancer treatment continuum to reduce burden and achieve optimal health outcomes.
Because of the complex and varied nature of the role, we’re seeking an experienced oncology/haematology nurse who is familiar with the care pathways across the vast variety of cancer treatments available.
Role Details/Classifications
- Permanent, Part-Time, 9 days/fortnight
- Excellent Level 3 Nurse Hourly Rate, 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Weekdays Only
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and screening for clinical and supportive care needs of people at risk of adverse clinical and psychosocial outcomes
- Ensuring timely and appropriate referral to specialists, allied health providers and support services
- Facilitating continuity of care between health professionals across healthcare settings by establishing clear referral pathways and timely communication
- Providing timely and consistent education and information to patients and their families
- Facilitating delivery of cancer care consistent with established evidence-based guidelines
- Participating in service improvement activities that aim to improve coordination of care and optimise outcomes for individuals and services
- Act as a liaison between patient, Medical Officers and members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
- Development and maintenance of patient information resources and holistic assessment tools
- Strengthen service networks and expand service offering.
- Establish and maintain relationships with allied health providers to ensure development and facilitation of MDTs and improved referral pathways.
- Maintain and manage the haematology MDT meetings
Our dynamic and innovative teams collaborate closely to maintain a team focus on providing cutting edge Medical Oncology and Haematological treatments. We are looking for someone who is highly enthusiastic, motivated and quick to adapt in a supportive environment.
Mandatory skills & experience:
- Licence to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Post graduate oncology nursing qualification or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years post -graduate nursing experience
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience in oncology/ haematology nursing
- Expert level clinical knowledge and skills in managing patients with haematological and solid tumour malignancies in the ambulatory and outpatient setting
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Expert level clinical knowledge and skills in managing patients
- Highly effective interpersonal communication and collaborative problem-solving skills
- Member of relevant professional bodies (e.g. CNSA, COSA, HSANZ)
Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3500 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 50 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.
For more information visit http://www.icongroup.global and follow Icon Group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group
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 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Our Culture and Benefits:
At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the inspiring stories of our team members.
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). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.