Nurse Practitioner - Rapid Access Service Medical Oncology

Job Description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork. Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success. Role details The Rapid Access Services Medical Oncology Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity The NP Rapid Access Service for Medical Oncology is a new and exciting position that provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative model of care, delivering improved services within the Cancer Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the MHHS. As the NP portfolio is a new role within MHHS, the purpose of this role is to build the scope and trust of the position within the Health Service, while simultaneously improving patient access, opportunities for care, clinical processes, and ongoing development of the service. The NP Rapid Access Service for Medical Oncology provides advanced and extended clinical care to medical oncology patients of the MHHS. This flexible service model seeks to engage patients via multiple modalities including face-to-face, telephone and telehealth to ensure timely access to care. The NP will function as part of a multidisciplinary team including those within Queensland Health and other government departments as well as non-government agencies. About The Team The Cancer Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the MHHS is expanding to include a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) and Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) with the goal of facilitating rapid access to assessment and care for cancer patients. Cancer Care patients may be reviewed within the Cancer Care Unit, Specialist Outpatients Department or via telehealth services to where possible prevent Emergency Department presentations and prevent hospital admission where practical. The NP will work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team to provide patient-focused goal-driven care. The Rapid Access Medical Oncology NP will report operationally to the Nursing Director of Lifespan Medical and Critical Care Services and clinically to the Clinical Director of Medical Services. About Our Hospital And Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina. Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements Flexible working arrangements A diverse work culture Career development Professional development opportunities Education opportunities, Study and Research Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Occupational group Health - Nursing#J-18808-Ljbffr