Registered Nurse - Day Oncology

Job Description

Step into a high-impact Oncology nursing role where you’ll deliver specialised care in a leading Day Oncology Unit, supporting patients through some of their most critical treatment journeys.

Opportunities are available to join Epworth Richmond’s Day Oncology Unit in a permanent part-time capacity (0.6–0.8 EFT). This 20-chair, 4-bed service provides specialised infusional care to Oncology, Haematology & Medical patients.

You will join an expanding comprehensive oncology service and work alongside a highly collaborative, patient-focused team committed to delivering exceptional, individualised care.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the Day Oncology Unit
• Applying critical thinking and evidence-based practice to complex clinical scenarios
• Providing education and support to patients and their families throughout treatment
• Supporting safe, efficient patient flow while maintaining high clinical standards

Qualifications

To be successful in this role…

You are an experienced Oncology and/or Haematology nurse with a strong focus on patient outcomes. You communicate with confidence and empathy, building rapport with patients and their families. You thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute positively to the ongoing development and growth of the service.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous Oncology/Haematology nursing experience (essential)
• EviQ ADAC Certificate (or equivalent chemotherapy certificate)
• Contemporary knowledge of cancer nursing best practice

Position Description  Inherent Requirements

About Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $82,237 - $103,280 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to make a genuine difference in patients’ lives by delivering expert Oncology and Haematology care within a leading private Day Oncology service?

Enquire / Apply

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter indicating your role/hours preference.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

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It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

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