Registered Nurse - Cancer Therapy Centre - Perm/Temp FT/PT

NSW Health; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Hybrid work options

Parental leave

Staff wellbeing program

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Cancer Therapy Centre at Liverpool Hospital. This permanent/temporary role offers full-time or part-time hours across a busy cancer service, delivering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive care, with a focus on patient-centred outcomes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, across settings such as Day Centre, Assessment Unit and Radiation Bay, gaining experience in complex treatment pathways while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Accreditation in Chemotherapy administration and Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) management preferred or willing to learn.
• Oncology/haematology skills and experiences relevant to cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across haematology, oncology and radiation therapy.
• Deliver treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products.
• Develop clinical expertise in a specialised cancer therapy environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on safety, innovation and clinical excellence.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Oncology/haematology

Chemotherapy administration

Ultrasound-guided cannulation

CVAD care

Education

Registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Ultrasound-guided cannulation

CVAD care

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cancer Therapy Centre - Perm/Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ699444

Requisition ID: REQ699444

Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time or Part Time, 16-38 hours per week . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital - Cancer Therapy Cemtre

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
Join our Cancer Therapy Centre and become part of a highly specialised team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.

• Work within a large and diverse Cancer Therapy Centre providing care to patients receiving haematology, oncology and radiation oncology treatments.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, blood product support and many more.
• Develop your clinical expertise in a specialised environment caring for patients with complex and diverse treatment needs.
• Gain exposure to a variety of service areas, including the Day Centre, Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Haematology Unit, Clinics, Bookings and Radiation Bay.
• Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, compassion and excellence in cancer care.
  

Are You the Right Fit?
You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about cancer care and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, enjoy working across a variety of specialty areas, and are dedicated to continuous learning and excellence in practice.

• Recent acute care experience with the ability to provide safe, high-quality and compassionate care to patients with complex health needs.
• A strong interest in oncology, haematology and radiation services, with the flexibility to work across multiple areas of the Cancer Therapy Centre.
• Demonstrated ability, or willingness to develop expertise, in the administration of specialised treatments including chemotherapy and blood products.
• Manage CVAD/IVAD care and perform ultrasound-guided cannulation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety, innovation and clinical excellence.

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Are you currently accredited in Chemotherapy administration and Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) management, as both accreditations are required for this role? If not are you willing to learn these skills?

Please elaborate on what Oncology/Haematology skills and experiences you have and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Cancer Therapy Centre Team.

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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