General Health Services

Townsville Cancer Centre Nursing Education

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814

(07) 4433 1111

1300 642 255

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About Us

The Townsville Cancer Centre has a number of education programs coordinated by the oncology clinical nurse educator and supported by a variety of team members from nursing, medical and allied health.

  • QCEP (Queensland Cancer Education Program) - state-wide post-graduate articulated cancer nursing program run internally over a 12-month period rotating throughout all oncology areas (radiation oncology, oncology day unit, oncology ward, palliative care). Also available in professional-development mode
  • ADAC (Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course) - nationally recognised education program.
  • Oncology ELS (Essential Life Support) - co-coordinated with the Townsville Clinical Simulation Centre for simulated emergency training
  • Involvement in the first-year graduate nursing program
  • Oncology skills-day seminar for Townsville HHS nurses

Quick Facts About The Region

Townsville University Hospital is located in the suburb of Douglas, the council of Townsville, the state electorate of Mundingburra and the federal electorate of Herbert.