Outpatient Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Health Australia; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health

Research funding & scholarships

Job summary

The Mater hospital in North Sydney is seeking an Outpatient Chemotherapy Registered Nurse to join Cancer Services on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide patient-centred care in a leading private/public care environment, delivering chemotherapy with adherence to hospital policies and SA health guidelines.

You will be part of a not-for-profit health system and benefit from competitive pay, salary packaging perks, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
• Competent in the safe administration of antineoplastics or willing to learn.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

Responsibilities

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Oncology experience

Haematology experience

Antineoplastics administration

Knowledge of health guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Title: Outpatient Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

Role Type: Permanent Full Time

Shift details: Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Department and Location: Patricia Ritchie Centre, The Mater hospital, North Sydney

Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour+ super

About The Role

The purpose of the role of a Registered Nurse within Cancer Services, is to ensure the clinical care of patients at the Patricia Ritchie Centre. It is person-centred, and is delivered according to the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia. A Registered Nurse within Cancer Services is responsible for ensuring that all patient care delivered, is within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse. The Chemotherapy Nurse always adheres to policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s health Australia (SVHA).

About You

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience within Oncology and/or Haematology.
• Competent in the safe administration of antineoplastics or willingness to learn.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

What we can offer you

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks.
• Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Closing date for applications is 17th November 2026.

Review the following documents: JR133651_PRC Registered Nurse Position Description.pdf, JR133651_Health declaration form.pdf.

About St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.