Chemotherapy 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.

We are seeking passionate, flexible and dynamic Haematology/Oncology Registered Nurses with strong acute experience to join our Epworth Geelong 5 West team on our 32 bed Medical/Oncology ward at Epworth Geelong. You will join a comprehensive medical oncology department and be part of exceptionally patient focused team who are passionate about providing individualised care.

A Chemotherapy nurse’s primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This includes administering chemotherapy, monitoring for side effects, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

You are an experienced oncology and/or haematology nurse registered nurse, 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, with strength in supporting the development and growth of your team by assisting, supporting and educating current Oncology Nurses. You are invested in your career and are seeking to partake in career development pathways.

The following opportunities exist for you to work in a permanent capacity responsible for providing evidenced-based Oncology and Haematology care to our patients:

Option 1: Part time 0.6  (core hours) - Chemotherapy Registered Nurse – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  9:30am – 5pm

Option 2: Fulltime or part time (rotation shift roster) -  Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering high quality nursing care and an exceptional patient experience within the Medical/Oncology Unit
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Offering education and support to patients and their families
• Role modelling empathy to patients, families, and the medical team  
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care

To be successful in this role:

• Hold current nursing registration with AHPRA
• 4 years’ minimum experience in acute care setting including Oncology experience
• Current Chemotherapy competency and EVIQ/ADAC certificate
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in cancer nursing care  
• Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology or be working towards (desirable)
• Experience in administering chemotherapy medications safely and accurately and follow specific protocol and guidelines
• Experience assessing patients physical and emotional well-being, monitoring for signs and symptoms of side effects and provide support when managing these effects
• Demonstrate compassion, critical thinking and a collaborative approach to patient care

If you have a back ground in these areas and are looking to expand your career horizons and growth opportunities, please reach out and talk with us!

Registered Nurse 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 range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (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 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.