• Part Time, 56 hours per fortnight
• Join a supportive and dynamic team
• Exciting leadership opportunity!

About Us:

Ward 7B inpatient unit forms part of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC. The ward is a 32 bed (single room) ward specialising in acute haematology (leukaemia) and bone marrow transplant (allogeneic and cord).

Our shared vision for the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) is to save lives through the integration of cancer research, education and patient care. Through innovation and collaboration, we will drive the next generation of improvements in management and treatment of cancer.

We offer a progressive team environment for an individual who is passionate about cancer nursing. Develop your skills in this challenging role. We are committed to the delivery of high quality acute patient care and offer ongoing education and professional development to all staff.

About the Role:

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) fulfils the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse demonstrating expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus within the ward.  This preferred applicant will be an integral member of the department management team, assisting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of high quality standards of patient care. This includes the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for care for acute haematology and bone marrow transplant patients in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Contribution to the development of an effective discharge plan and ensure timely patient access and flow in a fast paced environment
• Participation in continuing education sessions, committees. special projects, and/or relevant professional groups
• Ensuring the vision, purpose and values of the organisation are understood and integrated into daily practice
• Ensuring the implementation of health and safety policies and procedures

Essential:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing And Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team
• Demonstrated provision of high quality patient care
• Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills
• High motivation and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of reliability and professional conduct
• Minimum 3 years acute post registration experience
• Holds a current Chemotherapy Competency Certificate

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and where required, a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

We are a diverse workforce reflecting the community we care for.  We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTI.