Oncology Nurse Practitioner Candidate/Endorsed

Reference Number: 52532:  Oncology Nurse Practitioner Candidate/Endorsed  Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Oncology Nurse Pratitioner endorsed/candidate, to join the Medicine and Cancer Services  team.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About the Role: The Nurse Practitioner has an advanced role that includes health assessment and management and may include, but is not limited to, the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations. The Oncology NP  is a member of the Medical Oncology Team and their role is designed to support, complement and evolve with the service demands facing the department. The scope of practice will be defined by the Head of Medical Oncology and the development of an area of special expertise will be encouraged. Part Time - 64 Hours/Fortnight Permanent position Reports to: Clinically - Medical Oncology Head of Unit & professionally – Nurse Unit Manager, Oncology and Medical Day Unit and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and good working and practice knowledge of various oncological diseases and its management Proven ability to work flexibly and effectively both independently and in a team-based environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet competing demands Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration Minimum of two years full time employment as an RN within specialty area At least two years full time employment in an “advanced nursing practice” role within Cancer Services within the last six years Completed Postgraduate Qualification in Oncology/Cancer Nursing and/or Masters Please refer to Position Description for full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role. Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact  Melissa Gwynne at   or via email at Applications close on 6 January 2025 Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.