Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Leave entitlement balances transfer

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology on a permanent full-time basis in Waratah, NSW. Remuneration is $45.71 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation and annual leave loading, with salary packaging options.

Four positions are available and the role supports patients across chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and survivorship journeys. The successful candidate will be an AHPRA-registered RN with at least two years’ post-registration acute experience and a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise in Australia by AHPRA.
• Minimum two years’ post-registration experience (Acute).
• Interest in Oncology nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to escalate and respond to changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred cancer care.
• Support patients through diagnosis to chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Manage symptoms and provide end-of-life care as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Empathy

Problem solving

Oncology interest

Education

AHPRA-registered RN

Job description

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care! Salary Classification – Registered Nurse Yr 3-8

• Waratah, NSW, Australia, 2298
• Permanent
• Closing on: Nov 22 2026

Position Description

Registered Nurse Medical Oncology

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care! Salary Classification – Registered Nurse Yr 3-8

Remuneration $45.71 - $57.88 hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

4 Positions Available

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)
• Interest in Oncology nursing
• 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
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with excellent organisational and time-management skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience in Oncology Nursing or similar area

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

Our staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

For further information please contact Sandy Campbell, Nurse Unit Manager on [e-mail]

This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role