SCIg Clinical Nurse Consultant

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives

About Clinical Haematology 

Clinical Haematology forms part of the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre at Austin Health, and provides services for a wide range of benign and malignant haematological conditions in the inpatient, specialist clinics, day treatment and home settings. Close collaboration occurs with laboratory haematology. Apheresis, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation form part of the service. A consultative service is also provided throughout Austin Health. The team consists of medical consultants, registrars, clinical trial and research fellows, other advanced practice nursing positions (for autograft and allogeneic bone marrow transplant coordination, lymphoma, myeloma and leukaemia), and data management and research staff..

About the role

We have an excting part time ongoing position to join our dynamic team as the Sub-Cutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) clinical nurse consultant (CNC). The SCIg CNC is a key member of the nursing team and will coordinate the delivery of the SCIg treatment program for patients. As a member of the Department, the SCIg clinical nurse consultant will be responsible for the provision of patient education, training, treatment plans, ordering status and associated paperwork. This role will deliver evidence-based nursing care that meets professional, organisational, legal and ethical standards to optimise health outcomes for these patients, and provides the best patient experience.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to

excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in

developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Post graduate qualification in Oncology/Haematology nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in the care of patients presenting with immunocompromised conditions
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously to meet patient needs and the goals of the Unit
• Excellent organisation, time-management skills and attention to detail

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness

• memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager. Vanessa Donati, Vanessa.Donati@austin.org.au. 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 24 September 2024.