Registered Nurse - Icon Cancer Centre Southport

Nursing Gold Coast Part Time Icon Cancer Centre Australia

Develop your  Oncology Nursing Career  within a  Highly Innovative ,  Patient-Focused  and  Rapidly Expanding  International Cancer Treatment Group

Join a  Friendly & Supportive  Team and Provide Exemplary Medical Oncology Nursing and Patient Support

Permanent part-time  Role, 0.6 FTE, ( Monday – Friday  Clinic Hours) –  Southport, QLD

*5 Weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata), Excellent Hourly Rate, PD Allowance & Leave, Novated Lease Options*

Who are we looking for to join our team?

Our ideal candidate either has oncology nursing experience, or hands-on acute care nursing experience (such as oncology, surgical, emergency/ICU, wound & pain management etc) and is interested in Medical Oncology and Haematology Nursing. If this sounds like you, we’re ready to have you join the team as soon as possible!

Career Development
At Icon, we genuinely love seeing our nurses develop careers that bring joy and fulfilment into their lives. We know that the happiness of our employees is imperative to foster a culture that brings quality cancer care to those who need it most, when they need it most and where they need it most. We want you to succeed while you help us succeed.

About Icon
Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand and Asia. With over 1000 employees our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 22 radiation oncology centres and 8 comprehensive centres offering, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof. The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.

Icon Cancer Centre  Southport  Treatment/Care:

24-chair day oncology hospital, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy

Scalp cooling system – Cooling cap available to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy treatment

Treatment for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders, including administration of supportive therapies and blood products such as hormone treatments, bisphosphonates and iron infusions

Minor procedures for diagnostic and prognostic purposes

Extensive Clinical Trials Program

On-Site Pathology / Pharmacy

Learn about the services offered at our Southport Centre: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/southport/

The opportunity 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team at the Icon Cancer Centre Southport, on a permanent part-time basis. This position will report to the Nurse Manager and will focus on the delivery of exceptional personalised cancer care to patients and their families.

Our team makes us who we are, they shape our impact and drive our success. And at Icon, you will be a true champion of our patients care by: 

Contributing expert advice and demonstrating contemporary nursing knowledge in accordance with current legislation and professional standards and codes of practice

Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions

Patient assessment, observation and education including expert management of treatment related side effects

Inserting and care of peripheral and central access devices

Assisting doctors with procedures and providing pre and post procedure care and education

Maintaining and updating patients written and electronic records

Providing emotional support to patients, families and carers

Supporting the Nurse Manager in the day to day operations

About you

Current AHPRA registration

2 years experience in acute care nursing

Knowledge and experience in Day Oncology nursing is highly favourable

Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient care

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously and positively as a member of the multidisciplinary team

Experience in IV cannulation, knowledge of chemotherapy and supportive therapies is preferred but not essential

Are we right for you?
Our team makes us who we are, they shape our impact and drive our success. So, it’s important we hire people who believe in what we stand for. We asked our people what it takes to succeed and love life at Icon Group. Here’s what they said: 

You’ll truly want to work together towards our ambitious vision and goals 

You’ll embrace and enjoy pace, progress, and change – we rarely sit still for long 

You’ll need a serious work ethic and a thirst for job satisfaction that sees you putting up your hand to grab opportunities 

If this is you…