Registered Nurse

GenesisCare; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $4,000 relocation assistance

Regional retention bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Wellness initiatives and staff events

12 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

GenesisCare in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary radiation oncology team. You will provide high-quality nursing care, education, and support to patients and their families throughout cancer treatment.

The role accommodates both full-time and part-time arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Experience in oncology is valued but not essential; you will work in a collaborative environment with Oncology specialists, supported by professional

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in oncology is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care, including patient assessments and medication administration.
• Provide education, emotional support and reassurance to patients and families.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Therapists and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure infection prevention and safety standards.
• Mentor junior nurses and students and share knowledge and experience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and evidence-based nursing practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Oncology experience

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Care to Join the Team?

Looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity where you can make a real difference?

We're looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our GenesisCare team in Cairns, Queensland. We understand that everyone's ideal work arrangement is different, so we're open to both full-time and part-time candidates and can work with you to find an arrangement that suits your lifestyle and preferences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary radiation oncology team, providing high-quality nursing care, education and support to patients and their families throughout their cancer treatment journey.

Whether you have experience in oncology or are an experienced Registered Nurse looking to develop your skills in a specialist healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

And with the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep and tropical rainforests just a short drive away, Cairns offers plenty to enjoy outside of work too!

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Up to $4,000 in relocation assistance, reimbursed upon submission of receipts for eligible relocation expenses.
• Regional retention bonuses for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and learning within a specialist oncology environment.
• Work alongside Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Contribution towards social, sporting and community membership fees during your first year of service.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through our annual leave scheme.
• Regular wellness initiatives, including staff lunches.
• Free confidential EAP support for employees and their families, including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice and counselling.
• A range of additional benefits, including 12 weeks' paid parental leave.

As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a key role in providing compassionate, patient-centred care, supporting patients and their families while contributing to a safe, welcoming and supportive treatment environment.

More Specifically, You Will

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care, including patient assessments, care planning, clinical observations and medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide education, emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
• Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with infection prevention, clinical safety and quality standards.
• Support and mentor junior nursing colleagues and students, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practice to enhance patient care and outcomes.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Sound clinical nursing experience, with oncology experience highly regarded but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving and care coordination skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Ready for your next nursing opportunity?

If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

About GenesisCare

By joining GenesisCare, you will be joining a highly progressive and passionate team of healthcare professionals and support staff, united by a common purpose: to design care experiences that deliver the best possible life outcomes. The ambition for better cancer care that began our story, has grown into a passionate team of ~2,000 employees across 50 locations nationally. Join us to design better care and enjoy a career with purpose.

GenesisCare is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.