Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Calvary; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology in Waratah, NSW. You will deliver safe, patient-centred cancer care across diagnosis, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy, with focus on symptom management and survivorship.

Must be an Australia-registered nurse with ADAC certification and 2+ years in acute oncology. Strong communication, critical thinking and CVAD/venipuncture skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ post-registration experience (Acute) in medical oncology or related specialty.
• Current Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care across the cancer care continuum.
• Support patients from diagnosis through chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy, symptom management and survivorship.

Skills

Venipuncture

Cannulation

CVAD management

Chemotherapy administration

ADAC certification

AHPRA registration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!
• 4 Positions Available
• Salary Classification - Registered Nurse Year 3-8
• Remuneration - $45.71 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading +

The Medical Oncology Registered Nurse delivers safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care to people with cancer across the continuum of care. This includes supporting patients from diagnosis through chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy, symptom management, survivorship, and end-of-life care.

About you

Registered Nurse authorised to practise in Australia by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Proven minimum two years’ post-registration experience (Acute) in medical oncology or a related clinical specialty

• Current Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) certification and demonstrated competence in administering chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies

Demonstrated competence in venepuncture, peripheral intravenous cannulation, and central venous access device (CVAD) management

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients and families in a sensitive and emotionally demanding environment

Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced clinical setting, managing competing priorities while maintaining safe, patient-centred care

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise, escalate, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition

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Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology • Waratah, NSW, Australia