Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse

MQ HealthSydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Talent Acquisition Consultant at Macquarie University

Opportunity for a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse. Full time, Fixed-Term contract ( 12 months)
From $133,462 per annum plus super. Access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay. (Including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role

We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Team as a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse. You will work as part of a dedicated and highly skilled team, providing nursing consultancy and expertise on prostate cancer care. The level of intervention by the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse will vary according to the complexity of care required, based on the individual need of the patients in their care. You will develop and implement a coordinated, evidenced based, seamless, patient focused approached care of prostate cancer patients, particularly towards providing knowledgeable nursing advice throughout patient’s diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The post may require some travel and attendance at meetings and forums both within state and interstate.

Key Duties for Position

Provision and Coordination of Care

This domain relates to the coordination, organisation and provision of nursing care that includes the assessment of individuals / groups, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. It consists of these four practice dimensions :

Disease and treatment related care

Provides initial assessment of need using a systematic evidence based approach

Maintains accurate records of nursing assessments and outcomes

Triage patients to determine areas of need and levels of assistance required

Maintains understanding of the rationale for the use of treatments and therapies used in the management of prostate cancer and their related clinical effects, both acute and delayed

Identify opportunities for patients to participate in clinical trials.

Provides ongoing psychosocial support in accordance to the individual needs of the patient

Act as a resource for contact, information and support for those affected by cancer.

Coordinated care

Coordinates a patient caseload and ensures the continuity of care

Ensures that key elements of care occur in an ordered and timely manner

Identifies and makes referrals to appropriate health and social agencies as per individual need

Ensures the transfer of patients between services within the area health service and external to the area health services when required.

Information provision and education

Identifies educational and supportive care needs of people affected by cancer and provides appropriate verbal and written information to meet those needs

Provides direct education to people affected by cancer within a range of settings

Supports and empowers patients to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist care and services.

Collaborative and therapeutic practice

This relates to establishing, sustaining and concluding professional relationships with individuals / groups.

Maintain communication and links with other members of the cancer care team

Support the delivery of multidisciplinary care and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings or video conferencing as required

Advocate on patient’s behalf including at multidisciplinary team meetings

Uses effective communication skills to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with people affected by cancer throughout the cancer journey.

Professional Practice

This relates to the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities which require demonstration of a satisfactory knowledge base, accountability for practice, functioning in accordance with legislation affecting nursing and health care, and the protection of individual and group rights.

Accepts responsibility for own actions

Demonstrates continuous professional development and specialist professional knowledge and skills in line with personal development plan.

Maintains membership of relevant professional bodies and interest groups

Seeks and participates in clinical supervision

Maintains an awareness of, and take ownership of occupational safety and health and equal employment opportunity issues relating to the working environment and oneself

Maintains knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities and special needs accessing health services in the designated area

Maintains knowledge of legal and ethical issues which have implications for nursing practice and takes the appropriate action

Whilst not holding a budget, the post holder will demonstrate effective use of

available resources

Critical Thinking and Analysis

This relates to self – appraisal, professional development, and the value of evidence and research for practice.

Maintain a willingness to undertake further education in accordance to the needs of the post

Maintain current knowledge in relevant clinical area and in relation to cancer control

Participates in Quality Improvement activity

Maintains a statistical record of activities for regular analysis and evaluation

Provides interim and annual service activity report to PCFA and employer

Ensures the use of clinical risk assessment

Contributes to the development and implementation of evidence based cancer nursing

Participates in research appropriate to the care of prostate cancer patients

Act as an educator in prostate cancer nursing for nursing colleagues and other disciplines within a range of settings.

About Us

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of MQ Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including :

Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us

Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.

Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirement in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter :

Proven nursing experience with specialisation in Prostate Cancer care . At least 5 years’ experience post graduate experience in a full-time equivalent in the Prostate Cancer nursing field.

Extensive clinical experience and leadership, along with deep knowledge in patient care management in the Prostate Cancer.

Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.

Strong interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to set priorities, establish, and achieve agreed objectives.

Strong motivational and problem-solving capabilities.

Evidence of professional development aligned with the level of autonomy and authority of the position.

Demonstrated leadership in documenting and communicating critical information to nursing colleagues and other health professionals.

Role Specific Conditions :

Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (Please provide your WWCC number in your application

Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

MQ Health Immunisation screening

This position requires a Criminal History Check

Specific Enquiries : Please contact Nurse Unit Manager, Kenneth Salazar at kenneth.salazar@muh.org.au

General Enquiries : Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close : Sunday, 22nd June 2025, 11 : 59pm, AEST

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Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe in providing flexibility, supporting our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to MQ Health. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore MQ Health

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