Registered Nurse - Oncology

The Royal Children's Hospital; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 87.000 - 108.000; Tempo pieno

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Additional leave accrual (ADOs)

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The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join multiple medical wards and departments, including Oncology Nursing. Open to full-time and part-time applicants, with a base salary range advertised and superannuation.

You will deliver holistic, family‑centred care, contribute to quality improvements and mentor junior staff, while supporting culturally responsive health education and patient outcomes.

Competenze

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA via APHRA.
• Recent experience in Oncology Nursing – adult or paediatric setting.
• CPD/PPP ongoing development; ADAC or PADAC courses highly regarded.

Mansioni

• Deliver holistic assessments and individualised care plans in line with best practice.
• Provide family‑centred care and health education to patients and families.
• Support quality improvement and nursing practice safety initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior staff and students in professional growth.

Conoscenze

Oncology Nursing

Mentoring junior staff

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The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here .

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our team across a range of medical wards and departments, including:

Open to Full-Time & Part-Time Applicants

The Impact You’ll Make:

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role at RCH, partnering with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care and positive health outcomes. In this role, you will:

• Make a meaningful difference to patients and families by delivering holistic assessments, developing individualised care plans and providing best-practice, family-centred care
• Empower patients and families by providing culturally responsive health education, information and support throughout their healthcare journey
• Drive excellence in patient care by contributing to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen nursing practice, safety and health outcomes
• Shape the future of nursing by supporting, mentoring and guiding junior staff and students in their professional development and growth

Classification for this position with range from YP3 - YP9 (FTE Base salary $86,580 to $107,510 per annum, pro rata for part time, plus superannuation)

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Demonstrated dedication to continuous development, evidenced in an up‑to‑date CPD/PPP
• Recent experience in Oncology Nursing –either in an adult or paediatric setting
• Whilst not essential, completion of the the Anti-Cancer Drug Administration Course (ADAC) or Paediatric Anti-Cancer Drug Administration Course (PADAC) is highly regarded

If this sounds like you, or if you'd like more information, please click here for the position description.

What You’ll Get in Return:

In addition to a workplace exceeding staff expectations in work environment, performance measurement, leadership & career development, the RCH offers:

• A commitment to your career advancement through tailored professional development plans and on‑site education programs
• NFP Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay by $11,500 per year
• Help when you need it most – counselling, financial, legal and general wellbeing advice, available to you anywhere and anytime via our EAP partner, Converge
• On‑site childcare & high‑end infant‑feeding facilities
• Additional leave accrual if full‑time (ADOs) & through weekend shiftwork

Application Process:

We encourage you to apply and tell us about your clinical experience, areas of interest, and work preferences. When applying, please upload your most recent CV and specify:

• Your preferred ward or unit
• Employment preferences (for example: full‑time, part‑time, fixed‑term or ongoing)
• Any specific clinical interests or specialty experience relevant to Oncology Nursing

Applications will be reviewed by the hiring team, and suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the current vacancies that align with their experience and preferences.

Candidates interested in joining the RCH Nursing Pool as an entry pathway to the organisation are also encouraged to indicate this within their application. Opportunities within the Nursing Pool may provide exposure to a variety of clinical areas while building experience within RCH. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Applications close Friday, 4th of December 2026