Registered Nurse - Oncology Haematology

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service (110+ cours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Hospital in NSW is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Oncology/Haematology team. Temporary full-time or part-time position delivering evidence-based nursing care to patients with cancer and blood disorders.

You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, develop care plans, monitor clinical status and support patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery with a multidisciplinary team. NBMLHD offers career development and diverse patient exposure.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Division 1).
• Experience and clinical skill in nursing including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive and culturally sensitive nursing care.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to work a flexible roster including day, evening or night shifts across all week days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to oncology/haematology patients.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans.
• Monitor patients' clinical condition and escalate concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and supportive care.

Skills

Nursing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

New graduate RN program

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (Up to 21/11/2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ701443

Applications Close: 03/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world‑class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse passionate about supporting patients through complex and challenging healthcare journeys? Nepean Hospital is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Oncology / Haematology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based Nursing care to patients undergoing investigation and treatment for cancer and haematological disorders. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to support patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery and supportive care.

As a Registered Nurse in Oncology / Haematology, you will provide comprehensive Nursing care to patients with a range of solid tumours, blood cancers and other haematological conditions. You will support patients receiving complex treatments while promoting safety, comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Your role and responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive Nursing assessments and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised patient care plans, monitoring patients' clinical condition, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns promptly, providing Nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatments and haematological therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines, prescribed treatment plans and your demonstrated competence.

You will support patients receiving complex treatments while promoting safety, comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Nepean Hospital provides an opportunity to contribute to the care of patients and families across Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains region. By joining our Oncology / Haematology team, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills in cancer and haematology Nursing, work alongside experienced clinicians committed to delivering high‑quality patient care and support patients through complex treatments and important stages of their healthcare journey.

Benefits

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional Information

Click here for the Position Description

For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Singh on [e-mail]

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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