Registered Nurse - Day 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.

We are seeking permanent, full time or part time Registered Nurses with extensive experience in Oncology Nursing and chemotherapy administration for our Oncology Day Unit located at Epworth Geelong. We are seeking nurses who are passionate about patient care, thrive on teamwork and can demonstrate a proven track record in providing quality patient care and outcomes.   You will be responsible for providing evidenced-based care to Oncology and Haematology patients.

To be successful in this role:

You are an experienced oncology nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes. A strong communicator, you will have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families. You will be able to deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care and will enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. Post graduate qualifications or working towards is highly desirable.

You will have

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Previous Oncology/Haematology nursing experience in a Day Unit
• Current expertise in administering chemotherapy medications, immunotherapy and managing associated side effects with appropriate qualification/certificate.
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in cancer nursing care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions

You must be able to:

• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families throughout the treatment process
• Show commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to ensure an exceptional patient experience
• Ensure patient flow is managed while upholding professional nursing standards

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria.  It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

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 for a full time Registered Nurses – AUD $71,622 - $100,564 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

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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 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).

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.