Oncology Registered Nurse — Flexible Contracts + Travel

HealthX Australia; Darwin, Katherine; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Referral bonus

Contract lengths 6–24 weeks

Dedicated consultant support

In-house compliance support

Job summary

HealthX Australia is seeking experienced Cancer Care and Oncology Registered Nurses for contracts at Royal Darwin Hospital and Katherine Hospital in Darwin and Katherine. These roles deliver compassionate, specialist nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care.

Roles involve chemotherapy administration, patient assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with flexible 6–24 week contracts and travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate nursing experience in oncology or cancer care.
• Chemotherapy administration competence.
• ADAC chemotherapy certification.
• CVAD, PICC, and peripheral IV cannula management.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within cancer care clinic and oncology settings.
• Complete patient assessments and monitor responses to cancer treatments.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments within your verified competencies and facility protocols.
• Recognise and elevate treatment-related complications, infusion reactions, and clinical deterioration.
• Access and manage central venous access devices, PICC lines, and peripheral IV cannulas within your scope of practice.
• Support symptom management, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and other treatment-related side effects.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, side effects, and when to seek assistance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated treatment and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection prevention and safe handling procedures.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1)

ADAC chemotherapy certification

Australian working rights

Job description

HealthX Australia is seeking experienced Cancer Care and Oncology Registered Nurses for contracts at Royal Darwin Hospital and Katherine Hospital in Darwin and Katherine. These roles deliver compassionate, specialist nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care.

Roles involve chemotherapy administration, patient assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with flexible 6–24 week contracts and travel