Registered Nurse Grade 3B - Cancer Centre at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nursing Care, Person Centred Care Approach, Anti Cancer Medication Administration, Cannulation Skills, Symptom Management Advice, Psycho-social Needs Assessment, Patient Education, Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies, Apheresis, Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC), Cancer Care at Home

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: • Excellent benefits including salary packaging • Fitzroy location • Fixed term, Part Time, (28 hours per week) until March 2027 About the Role You will join the St Vincent's Public Hospital Chemotherapy Day Unit team as a Grade 3 Registered Nurse. Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high level of clinical nursing care to patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Duties include: Demonstrate a Person Centred Care Approach in all aspects of daily nursing practice Provide the highest standard of direct patient care; demonstrate safe administration of anti cancer medication and expert cannulation skills. Provide advice to patients and carers on symptom management through the disease process Identify psycho-social needs of patients and their families and initiates appropriate referrals Assess the learning needs of home based care givers and as patients move through the illness continuum provide appropriate education, guidance and referrals as necessary Classifications for this position will range from YU11 ($111,930.00 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Current AHPRA Registration Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Cancer Nursing Anit-Cancer Drug Administration Course (ADAC) competent What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement About the Chemotherapy Day Unit The Chemotherapy Day Unit is an 18-chair unit that specialises in the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies both as standard of care and on clinical trials. The unit provides treatment for patients with haematological malignancies and solid tumours, working closely alongside the multidisciplinary team. The service also includes apheresis, a Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) and Cancer Care at Home. The Cancer Centre upholds strong values of providing person centred care to our patients which incorporates the Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 17 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide a high level of clinical nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, demonstrating a Person Centred Care Approach in all daily practices. Key duties involve the safe administration of anti-cancer medication, expert cannulation, and providing advice and education to patients and carers regarding symptom management.