Registered Nurses - Haematology/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 Haematology/Oncology Registered Nurses for permanent full time and part time opportunities to join a rapidly expanding haematology service in our recently renovated 40-bed acute Haematology & Oncology Inpatient unit in East Melbourne. You will join a comprehensive oncology/haematology department and be part of exceptionally patient focused team who are passionate about providing individualised care. 

You will care for and support patients through diagnosis and treatment of multiple types of cancers (such as breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric, lung leukaemia, multiple myeloma lymphoma), and palliative care. You will join a team committed to delivering excellence in patient care, with access to leading haematology/oncology treatments including, stem cell transplantation, BiTE therapy clinical trials and upcoming CAR T delivery in 2024, working in partnership with our Haematologist oncologists in our Clinical Trials Unit – Epworth Freemasons. 

At Freemasons, we are committed to supporting your growth and development, offering pathways in 2025 to expand your skill set and experience, providing training to facilitate your ongoing professional growth. This includes areas like apheresis services, including plasma exchange, photopheresis, stem cell transplant, CAR T and the potential to consider working across both Day Oncology/Apheresis and Haematology /Oncology Units.

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!

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering high quality nursing care and an exceptional patient experience within the Day 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…

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 and are invested in your career and are seeking to partake in career development pathways.

You will have:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Previous experience in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in cancer nursing care  
• Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology or be working towards (desirable)
• Chemotherapy competency or a willingness to complete chemotherapy training and willingness to complete further advanced specialist skills training 
• Experience with Stem cell transplant skills would be highly valued

About Epworth Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

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

Enquire / Apply

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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.