Oncology Chemotherapy RN - Part Time (Ambulatory)

Gippsland Health Alliance; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 per year

Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,

Professional development

Staff wellbeing centre

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Unit on a part-time (0.4 EFT) fixed-term basis in the Gippsland region. The role focuses on delivering chemotherapy, managing treatment side effects, and providing patient education within a supportive Ambulatory Services environment.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care, while maintaining strict adherence to evidence-based protocols and safety

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of two years post-graduate nursing experience with strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred oncology care and supporting patients through complex treatment journeys.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe medication administration, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice.
• Previous chemotherapy or oncology nursing experience and postgraduate qualifications in Cancer or Chemotherapy Nursing are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, supportive therapies, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately in accordance with evidence-based protocols, organisational policies, and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment, recognising and responding to treatment-related side effects, complications, and changes in clinical condition.
• Provide education, information, and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans, symptom management, and ongoing care requirements.
• Maintain competency and compliance with specialised oncology training requirements, including the eviQ Anti-Cancer Drug Administration Course (ADAC) and other mandatory professional development activities.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, nursing colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and continuous service development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualification in Cancer or Chemotherapy Nursing

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Unit on a part-time (0.4 EFT) fixed-term basis in the Gippsland region. The role focuses on delivering chemotherapy, managing treatment side effects, and providing patient education within a supportive Ambulatory Services environment.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care, while maintaining strict adherence to evidence-based protocols and safety