About our unit:
Radiotherapy speciality nursing service provides support for patients undergoing a comprehensive range of general and specialist radiation therapy treatments. Nurses in this department work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for a range of patients with a cancer diagnosis. Our team is committed to providing the best possible care for rural patients with all stages of cancer and related illnesses undergoing radiotherapy treatment. We provide patients with the highest quality care in a compassionate and comfortable setting in an atmosphere of professionalism, encouragement and understanding.

Staffing Profile:
A multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to patient care, aiming to provide the best possible outcomes for patients, relatives and staff, is our goal.  We benefit from:

• Full time Nurse Manager
• Autonomous role with excellent multidisciplinary approach to patient care: Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapists, Social workers, Dietician, Occupational therapist, and Physiotherapists.
• Radiotherapy Nurses engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities at many levels  
• Access to a wealth of expertise and educational resources
• Radiotherapy Nursing sub-committee

Support for Staff:

• Competency based education and training related to radiotherapy and cancer specific nursing management
• Access to a range of short courses including Radiotherapy Nursing Module 1 and 2
• Access to a Certificate in Cancer/Palliative Care Nursing conducted by Peter Mac with credit to Postgraduate Diploma through the University of Melbourne
• Fee remission scholarships for nurses undertaking tertiary level studies
• Representation and good working relationships with Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Therapy.
• Access to short courses including: - Chemotherapy – module 1,2 &3, Safe-handling and No-Lift available through Bendigo Health.