Our
Philosophy
The St Vincent's Cancer &
Palliative Care Centre
fosters a supportive and
friendly, learning
environment whereby
postgraduate nursing
students are mentored and
encouraged to develop
specialist knowledge and
skills. In an environment,
which facilitates
multidisciplinary teamwork,
the Cancer & Palliative Care
Course offers clinical
experience and education in
the areas of oncological
emergencies, tumour streams,
stem cell transplantation,
chemotherapy/radiation
managementand
administration, pain
assessment & management. CVC
access devices, symptom
management, psychosocial
care and nursing care from
diagnosis through to
palliation. During the
course
clinical support is
maintained throughout the
year providing regular
shifts with clinical
educators who have extensive
emergency clinical and
teaching experience to aid
in facilitating the
transition to the high
acuity areas.
The Cancer & Palliative Care
Centre
St Vincent’s
Cancer & Palliative Care
Centre is a 20 bed ward to
which patients are admitted
for a variety of conditions
including leukaemia,
lymphoma, myeloma, primary
and metastatic tumor disease
and bone marrow
transplantation. Patients
are also admitted with
progressive diseases that
are not responsive to
curative treatment including
cancer and end stage organ
failure.
The Cancer &
Palliative
Care Course
The current diploma course
comprises 8 subjects and may
be taken over 1 year full
time commencing in February,
or 1.5 years part time
commencing in July. Some
students find spreading the
academic load over 3
semesters an advantage while
others prefer to complete
the entire program in one
academic year.
Desired Entry
Requirements
· Be a Registered
Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
Year 2 or above.
· Hold a practising
certificate from Nurses
Board of Victoria.
· Demonstrate a
strong interest in Cancer &
Palliative Care nursing.
· Have a strong
commitment to their
professional development.
For further information
please contact:
Deanne Riddington
Manager, Nurse Education
Unit
Phone: 9288 4747
Email:
deanne.riddington@svhm.org.au |
