Part-Time Oncology Nurse – Chemotherapy Care

Latrobe Regional Health; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 per year

Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,?

Professional development encouragement

Staff Wellbeing Centre access

Fitness Passport Services access

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Chemotherapy Unit within the Ambulatory Services team. The role is part-time (0.4 EFT) on a fixed-term basis and focuses on delivering chemotherapy and other cancer treatments in a patient-centred environment.

You will work with the multidisciplinary oncology team to provide high-quality clinical care, patient education, treatment monitoring, and support to patients throughout their cancer journey, ensuring adherence to best-practice

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.
• Experience in oncology or chemotherapy nursing is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, supportive therapies, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond to side effects or changes in condition.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans and care requirements.
• Maintain competency with oncology training requirements and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Oncology nursing

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Cancer or Chemotherapy Nursing

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Chemotherapy Unit within the Ambulatory Services team. The role is part-time (0.4 EFT) on a fixed-term basis and focuses on delivering chemotherapy and other cancer treatments in a patient-centred environment.

You will work with the multidisciplinary oncology team to provide high-quality clinical care, patient education, treatment monitoring, and support to patients throughout their cancer journey, ensuring adherence to best-practice