Oncology Nurse Team Leader

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (Sash); Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates and leading-?

Team member veterinary service-disount

CE allowances

Wellbeing and mental health support

Paid parental leave (including IVF/IUI

Learning and development

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to advance into an Oncology & Radiation Therapy Nurse Team Leader role. You will lead the nursing team while remaining hands-on in clinical care across Oncology and Radiation Therapy, guiding best practice and patient support.

Join a four-day week with no weekends or public holidays, enjoy leadership development, competitive rates, and strong collaborative culture as you help teams deliver outstanding

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Proven mentoring or coaching capability with junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Oncology & Radiation Therapy nursing team.
• Coordinate workforce planning, rostering, leave approvals and workflows.
• Oversee performance reviews and support staff development together with NUM.
• Act as liaison between Client Services and specialist departments for patient care.
• Promote clinical excellence, implement new protocols and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Communication Skills

Organisational / Time Management

Mentoring / Coaching

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

• 4 day week, no weekends or public holidays!


• Lead a specialist Oncology & Radiation Therapy nursing team


• Combine hands-on nursing with a rewarding leadership role.

At SASH we believe the best veterinary care comes from combining clinical excellence with compassion, dedication, and teamwork. Inspired by the unique bond between pets and their families, our mission is simple - to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you have a passion for Oncology, Radiation Therapy, and inspiring high-performing teams, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!
Join our specialist team at North Ryde as an Oncology & Radiation Therapy Nurse Team Leader.

This is a unique opportunity to continue hands-on clinical nursing throughout a patients SASH journey whilst stepping into a meaningful people-leadership role.

About the Role

As the Oncology and Radiation Therapy Nurse Team Leader, you will work closely with the Heads of Department and Medical NUM to provide leadership, guidance, and operational oversight for the nursing teams across Oncology and Radiation Therapy departments.

This role is instrumental in fostering a positive and engaged team environment, supporting the growth and development of nursing staff, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and client service are maintained.

You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the service through the development and implementation of clinical protocols, workflows, and departmental initiatives.

This is a full-time position worked across a four-day week, with responsibilities including:

• Leadership and Team Development
  Lead, mentor, coach, and support the nursing team, fostering a high-performing culture through training, development, and ongoing performance feedback.


• Workforce Planning and Operations
  Coordinate team rostering, leave approvals, timesheet management, daily workflow, and procedure scheduling to ensure efficient departmental operations.


• Performance and People Management
  Monitor team performance and behaviours, support performance and growth reviews, and partner with the NUM on performance management and remuneration discussions where required.


• Service Delivery and Hospital Collaboration
  Act as a key liaison between Client Services and specialist departments, coordinating consultations, referrals, and initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery.


• Clinical Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  Remain actively involved in clinical nursing promoting SASH values, professional standards, and best practices while supporting the implementation of new processes, projects, policies, and departmental initiatives.

Who are we looking for:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with a minimum of 4 years' experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.


• Strong interest in Oncology and Radiation Therapy, with a commitment to developing expertise in this specialty area.


• Passion for leadership and team development with demonstrated experience coaching, training and mentoring team members


• Highly organised, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing demands.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.

What can SASH offer you?

As you transition into this leadership role, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care, support the growth and development of your team, and work alongside some of the industry's leading specialists, we can provide you:

• Competitive hourly rates and leadership entitlements!


• Team member veterinary service discounts and generous CE allowances


• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support


• Paid parental leave for new parents, including IVF and IUI leave


• Leaders dedicated to your own learning and development!