About the Role
Make a real difference in cancer patient care by supporting patients diagnosed with Prostate cancer and their survivorship journey. This part-time role involves assisting patients after surgery, supporting recovery and rehabilitation, coordinating patient-centred care, offering educational resources, and providing psychosocial support.
Responsibilities
- Assisting patients after surgery
- Supporting recovery and rehabilitation
- Coordinating patient-centred care
- Offering educational resources
- Providing psychosocial support to patients, their families, and caregivers
- Serving as a consistent point of contact to help patients navigate the healthcare system
- Connecting patients with SAH services and external providers
- Collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Acting as a resource for students and fellow healthcare professionals
Requirements
- Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the care and management of patients with Prostate Cancer, with a focus on surgical care
- A minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in Prostate cancer or oncology
- Proven experience presenting and providing patient education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed analytical, data collection and problem-solving skills
- Competency in using relevant clinical and administrative IT systems
- Completion of annual mandatory training requirements
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Skills
- Prostate Cancer care and management
- Surgical care
- Patient education
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
- Clinical IT systems
- Oncology nursing
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years post-registration experience in Prostate cancer or oncology
Education Level
- Postgraduate qualifications in oncology or a related specialty highly regarded
- Registered Nurse
Benefits
- Salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- On campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and a hairdresser
About the Company
- Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) is NSW's largest private hospital, founded in 1903.
- Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates Sydney Adventist Hospital, San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy.
- Proudly faith-based with a history of industry pioneering in research and patient care.
- A not-for-profit organization that reinvests in cutting-edge technology and facilities.
