Hith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At Home at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Central Venous Access Device Management, IV Fluid Administration, Antibiotic Administration, Drain Tube Management, VAC Management, Chemotherapy Administration, Immunotherapy Administration, Patient Education, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Autonomous Work, Evidence-Based Care, Community Care, Role Modeling, Driver's License

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTUREHith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At HomeEmployment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time Role (Maternity Leave replacement - January 2026 to Feb 2027, rotating roster 7 days a week)Hours: 32 Hours per Fortnight Grade/Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3B- HITH/PAC nurse (YU15) About the Role:Peter Mac @ Home (PM@H) is the acute home-based oncology service for Peter Mac patients/clients and is available 7 days per week, 365 days a year. The service incorporates Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Home-based cancer care as funded through the DHHS. The PM@H unit is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a community nurse. This role involves nurses visiting patients in their homes. A commitment to providing excellent community care, professional development of self and others and a commitment to providing evidence-based care is an essential requirement of the role. We are looking for someone who can confidently work autonomously and within a team environment and will join us in contributing to the innovation of the service. Roles and Responsibilities include:• Central Venous Access Device Management (CVAD)• IV fluid administration• Antibiotic Administration• Drain Tube Management/VAC Management• Disconnection of IV Chemo Baxter• Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy)• Reactionary area care post radiation therapy Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:• Salary Packaging• Employee Assistance Program• Central City Location• Training and Development Program    For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Hiring Manager: Michelyn Treadwell- Nurse Unit ManagerEmail: Michelyn.Treadwell@petermac.orgPhone: 03 8559 6801 Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 24 December 2025 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Position Summary To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment. To translate the objectives, policies and procedures of the institute into effective action. To ensure/apply best practice standards of Oncology nursing practice. Ability to refer patients to outside nursing services. Enterprise Agreement Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.Classification or Salary Range Grade 3B HITH/PAC YR1Immunisation Risk Category Immunisation Category AKey Relationships Internal Patient, families and carers Nurse Unit Manager Associate Nurse Unit Manager Medical Staff Nursing Staff Ward Clerks/Administration staff Allied Health Other Health Professionals External General Practitioners Health and Community Services Providers Public Hospitals Private Health Providers General Public Education Post Graduate Qualification in Oncology NursingSkills Essential Requirements Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values Registered Nurse Division 1 Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Minimum of three years post registration experience 12 months Recent, acute medical and surgical experience clinical skills Competency achieved in in the following skills: peripheral cannulation and CVAD management; administration and management of anti-cancer drugs, safe handling of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and hazardous non-cytotoxic drugs and management of cytotoxic and hazardous non-cytotoxic drug spill Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Act as a professional Role Model Current Victorian Driver’s License Demonstrate ability to provide education to patients, family and staff Desirable Requirements Community nursing experience Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Current Victorian Driver’s LicenseAHPRA RegistrationKey Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1. Management of Patient Care Continuum Responsibility for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation and its evaluation Assesses patients in a systemic way, identifies the patientsandrsquo health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care. Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy Management of patients including patient education and discharge planning Patient records show documented assessments and plan of care and continuous evaluation of responses to treatment Maintains professional skills and updates knowledge by attending frequent professional forums and education 2. Clinical Practice, education and research Contributes to creating a working environment conductive to learning and professional development Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist nursing practice Systemically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of participation in ward/department activities Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member 3. Professional Practice Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession and other health care team members Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others Contributes and represents the nursing services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within the hospital and ward/department policies and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team through attendance and input at ward meetings Evidence of actively managing workloads Evidence of costumer focus Encourages and supports less experienced staff Acts as a role model to other staff Actively seeks professional development opportunities Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 4. Communication Communication with patients, carers and team members Recognises and responds appropriately to communication of patients, carers and team members Responds promptly to complaints or concerns ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Responsibilities

To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment and ensure best practice standards of oncology nursing practice. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.