Registered Nurse - Oncology

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Exciting full time and part time opportunities exists for an experienced Oncology/Haematology nurses to join our Oncology team’s acute medical oncology and Haemotology unit based in Richmond.  You will support Oncologists who specialise in breast, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, neurological and gynaecological cancers and Haematologists who specialise in lymphoma, leukemia and myelomas.

At Epworth Richmond, you will join a friendly and very supportive team that has access to up-to-date oncology treatments including radiotherapy treatment and uses a strong, supportive education team to drive best-practice.

Our teams provide care and support patients through diagnosis, treatment and palliative care for multiple types of cancers (such as breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric, lung) and are responsible for providing evidenced-based care to Oncology and Haematology patients.

To be successful in this role…

You are an experienced oncology or haematology nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes. A strong communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. You are invested in your career and are seeking to partake in career development pathways.

You will bring the following:

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Chemotherapy competency or a willingness to complete chemotherapy training
• 1 years’ experience in acute care setting or successful completion of a hospital graduate program
• Competency in Venepuncture, Intravenous Cannulation and Central Venous Access Device or willingness to learn and undertake training
• The enthusiasm to work in the Oncology setting, which includes supporting patients and families through diagnosis, cancer treatment and palliative care

RN Position Description   Inherent Requirements.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities, 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.

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 $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

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

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

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

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.