eviQ Content Author Nursing (Medical Oncology)
NSW Health
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Extensive and current/recent experience working as a registered nurse in adult cancer services with elevant tertiary qualifications.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary cancer treatments.
- High level analytical, critical thinking, research and evaluation skills.
- Demonstrated high level engagement skills with a wide cross section of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated effective communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coordinate the development, review and standardisation of clinical content for the eviQ website in accordance with the eviQ data governance framework including anti-cancer treatment protocols, patient information sheets and other clinical resource documents by:
- Conducting literature searches of relevant databases, guidelines and cancer treatment information to obtain the most accurate, relevant and current evidence
- working collaboratively with other members of the eviQ team
- working collaboratively with external expert clinicians.
- Provide expert clinical knowledge on anti-cancer drug administration and side effect management.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate eviQ Reference Committee meetings where clinicians discuss and debate eviQ content for approval and review and clinician consensus must be reached.
- Build and upload eviQ content on to the eviQ website; participate in content checking and validation prior to publishing.
- Promote eviQ as the primary preferred resource for evidence-based cancer treatment information at the point-of-care, by participation in conference booths; presentations at local and national conferences and seminars; and providing training sessions to clinical institutions.
- Respond to eviQ user feedback and enquires by providing accurate clinical information or redirecting enquires to the appropriate organisation.
- Participate in and contribute clinical expertise in other CINSW projects as required.
- Engage with clinicians to support state and national implementation of standard cancer treatments.
- Presenting at local, national and international conferences and seminars, and prepare papers in journals to promote the eviQ program and build eviQ's profile.
KEY CHALLENGES
- Building extensive networks and strong consultative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, given their varying professional interests, philosophies, technological capacities and agendas.
- Maintaining current knowledge of contemporary evidence-based research in cancer treatments and practices and understand their potential application to the eviQ program.
- Developing a range of communication strategies to support clinical practice and improve cancer patient treatment outcomes, access and ability of users.