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:

• Part time (0.8eft) Practice Development Nurse
• Participation in interactive clinical case studies with a focus on reflective practice and education
• Accredited Breast Care Nurses and Prostate Care Nurses on staff
• Ward 3 Nurses engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities at multiple levels
• Ward 3 Nurses participate in internal and external committees influencing patient care delivery
• Access to a wealth of oncology expertise and educational resources

Support for Staff:
We encourage and support ongoing professional development through:

• Access to a Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing conducted by PeterMac with credit to Postgraduate Diploma through the University of Melbourne
• Rotational  placements for Graduate Nurses undertaking the Peter Mac Graduate Year Program
• Study leave support for staff undertaking tertiary studies
• Access to Critical Appraisal Skills Program to research, write and implement best practice guidelines
• Structured orientation program for all new staff included an accelerated surgical support/development program for RN Division 1 year 2 and nurses with limited surgical experience

"Ward 3 is an exciting and progressive surgical unit."

"The emphasis on providing quality nursing care in a supportive teaching environment provides me with immense clinical and professional satisfaction."

"I am made to feel like a valued member of staff who has the opportunity to directly influence patient and family oriented care."