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.
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Registered Nurses - Haematology/Oncology
Permanent Part‑Time (0.8) | Parental Leave fixed term - full time and part time opportunities available
Be part of a leading cancer service delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
The Opportunities
Epworth Freemasons is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Haematology & Oncology team in East Melbourne. Available on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, this opportunity will see you working within our recently renovated 40-bed inpatient unit, caring for patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.
As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialised care to patients with a broad range of haematological and oncological conditions (such as breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric, lung leukaemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma Stem cell transplant and CAR T ), and palliative care, while contributing to outstanding clinical outcomes and patient experiences. You'll have access to advanced therapies and treatments, including stem cell transplantation, BiTE therapies, CAR T programs and clinical trials, making this an exciting opportunity to further develop your specialist nursing career.
As part of the Haematology and Oncology team you will make an impact by:
- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to haematology and oncology patients
- Supporting patients and families through treatment and complex care journeys
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes
- Contributing to a culture of compassion, professionalism and continuous improvement
- Participating in specialist education and service development initiatives and promote lifelong learning
About You
You're a natural communicator, a compassionate leader and someone who thrives in a collaborative environment. You enjoy mentoring others, embracing new challenges and contributing to a positive team culture and are seeking career development pathways.
You will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Previous experience in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
- Contemporary knowledge of cancer nursing best practice
- Demonstrated Chemotherapy competency, or willingness to undertake training
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- Postgraduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing (desirable)
- Stem cell transplant and CAR T experience (highly regarded)
Position Description Inherent Requirements
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.
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
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
The annual salary for a full time Registered Nurses – AUD $85,732 - $107,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?
Join a team that’s redefining Oncology care in Australia.
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.
Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!
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.