#534090 Lymphoma Care Coordinator

Department of Haematology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time

• Permanent Part-Time (0.8FTE)
• Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant, Grade 2, Year 1-2.
• Remuneration: $66.50-$67.83 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

THE ROLE:

Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lymphoma Care Coordinator to join our team in Newcastle. 

The Lymphoma Care Coordinator will work with members of the Haematology Unit and Lymphoma Multidisciplinary Team and will be responsible for the coordination of care for our patients in the outpatient setting, requiring care and treatment for Lymphoma across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELDH).

DUTIES:

• Provide an expert client centered consultancy practice participating in direct patient care provision.  
• Provide education on complex clinical issues to patients and carers.

• Identifies and adopts innovative clinical practice models eg. Implementation and evaluation of new treatments, technologies, and therapeutic techniques relating to CNC speciality.
• Review, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of guidelines related to lymphoma treatment regimes
• Provide education on complex issues to clients, carers and families on the treatment regimens, complex regimes, relapses, autologous stem cell harvest and transplant referral pathway.
• Provision of an expert clinical consultancy resource for the MDT and LMDT team and HNELHD and ability to work with other care coordinators to provide comprehensive care.
• Development, review and evaluation of education resources for patients, carers and families undergoing treatment.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with APRHA, with demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge of Haematology treatment regimens related to Lymphoma.
• At least five years post graduate nursing with 3 years specialty experience in Haematology/Oncology and Post graduate qualification (preferably Masters Level) related to Haematology/Oncology or evidence of working towards same.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clinical concepts and information to non-clinical audiences and provide authoritative advice on clinical issues within field of expertise.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem solving ability to break down complex problems and develop a range of solutions based on specialist expert knowledge of Haematology.
• Demonstrated capacity to evaluate current clinical practice within Haematology and recommend improvements to avoid potential problems or minimise impacts on the organisation.
• Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication skills necessary for documenting research, promoting awareness of current research and providing clinical services directly to patients/clients.

For further information please contact Marissa Ledlin, Operations Manager – Cancer Services on email: Marissa.ledlin@calvarymater.org.au  

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.