• Fixed term maternity leave positions
• No night duty- work in a supportive team that promotes work life balance
• Caring for patients receiving blood transfusions, chemo, apheresis and infusion support

Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful. Showcase your passion and leadership in work that really makes a difference.

About our Medical infusion Unit at MMC

We provide transfusion support and chemotherapy to patients with Haemoglobinopathies and Haematological Malignancies. The unit also performs Red cell and Plasma exchange and administer a variety of infusions to patients with various chronic diseases such as MS, CIDP, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Kidney Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We also provide transfusion support to paediatric patients with Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease.

About the Role

We are seeking dynamic and motivated RN’s to work in our Medical Infusion Unit.

We have recruited some amazing nurses and have further opportunities for staff to experience our new unit at Clayton.

We have 12 month maternity leave positions for nurses working 4-5 days per week.

Monday to Saturday, shifts are: 0700-1530, 0930-1800, 1200-2030.

About You:

You are a dynamic and motivated RN who is looking to support patients with varied medical conditions and learn valuable new skills.

You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients. You are ready to be part of a truly dynamic and growing service at Monash Health. You are also an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles.

What You Need:

The following criteria is highly desirable:

• IV cannulation skills
• Experience administering chemo an advantage but training will be provided
• Have completed ADAC training or are in the process of completing
• Have completed or are completing post graduate studies in Haematology/Oncology/Cancer/Palliative Care an advantage
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Be an exceptional communicator, with excellent communication skills

What we offer:

• Training in Apheresis and Chemotherapy Administration
• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills and knowledge base
• avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills
• mentorship and career guidance
• support to attend relevant forums and conferences
• a supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

About our Monash Health

More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Lucy Johnston on 0436 626 130.