Registered Nurse - Oncology - Casual

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options

Paid maternity and parental leave

Long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Fitness Passport gym access

Staff wellbeing and support service

Job summary

NSW Health in Australia is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Oncology and/or Palliative Care to provide high-quality, person-centred care. You will document and monitor patient care, supporting safe clinical outcomes and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to plan care and involve families.

The role emphasizes holistic care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs while contributing to shared decision-making and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with oncology and/or palliative care experience.
• Strong assessment, monitoring and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred nursing care to cancer patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on care planning and decisions.
• Documentation and monitoring to support safe clinical outcomes.

Skills

RN with oncology experience

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with experience in Oncology and/or Palliative Care who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail in the assessment, monitoring, and documentation of patient care to support safe and effective clinical outcomes. You will possess strong communication and active listening skills, enabling you to establish trusting and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members. With a holistic approach to care, you will recognise and respond to the physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients experiencing cancer and related treatments. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute positively to coordinated care planning, shared decision-making, and the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and experiences.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

**********@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• 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
• Grow Your Career
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• 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

Child Safe Employment

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.