YNLHN REGISTERED NURSE - CHEMOTHERAPY - MARCH 2023

SA Health
Job reference:826294
Location:– VARIOUS –
Job status:Short Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES FOR REGISTERED NURSES – CHEMOTHERAPY – PORT PIRIE

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges and the Mid North of South Australia all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing.

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions

YNLHN have temporary part time positions for Registered Nurses wishing to work within the Chemotherapy Unit at the Port Pirie Hospital.
Staff interested in these roles need to be 3 years post registration and have completed or in the process of completing the following:

• All 7 EviQ online learning modules
• Immunotherapy learning modules
• Be Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) accredited (or equivalent)
• Be Central Venous Access Device (CAVD) accredited (or equivalent)

If staff interested in applying for these positions have not or have partially completed the above course/s please indicate this in your application as opportunities are available for staff wising to upskill in Chemotherapy.

If you are interested in applying for any of these vacancies, please refer to the job pack below for more information and please apply online and provide a cover letter indicating which position/s, site/s, and FTE you are applying for.

Applications close Sunday 26 March 2023 at 11.55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.

Port Pirie Regional Health Service

Port Pirie located 223 kilometres from Adelaide – known as the City of Friendly People, is a small City, nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges as well as being situated on the Spencer Gulf, providing the perfect location of rolling hills meeting the beautiful coastline. It is a small drive to some of the most spectacular and diverse hiking trails.

Port Pirie Regional Health Service (PPRHS) has 53 acute beds. Services offered include 24-hours accident and emergency, acute and general medical services, chemotherapy, medical imaging, surgical services, obstetric and maternity care, palliative care, on site pharmacy, Renal Dialysis, and outpatient clinics.

Port Pirie is a small City, nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges as well as being situated on the Spencer Gulf, providing the perfect location of rolling hills meeting the beautiful coastline. It is a small drive to some of the most spectacular and diverse hiking trails.
PPRHS Chemotherapy Unit has 4 chairs and is co-located in the Peri-operative Suite, PPRHS. Delivering medium complexity

chemotherapy over 5 days per week with a supporting Cancer Service Coordinator PPRHS is seeking:

• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) Commencing ASAP until 18 August 2023
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) Commencing ASAP until 26 January 2024

In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 826294.

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson
CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone: 0422 142 426
E-mail: [email protected]

Attachments

826294 YNLHN Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy Job Pack.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.