Registered Nurses - Day Oncology (Apheresis)

Epworth Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Educational scholarship program

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Relocation assistance

Health services at Epworth for you and

Job summary

Epworth Freemasons, in East Melbourne, seeks Registered Nurses to join the Day Oncology (Apheresis) unit on a permanent full-time basis with part-time opportunities. Work alongside haematology and oncology teams delivering advanced cancer care in a purpose-built unit.

Applicants should hold current AHPRA registration with cytotoxic administration competency; postgraduate oncology qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a nurse.
• Experience in oncology and/or haematology nursing.
• Competency in cytotoxic administration is required.
• Chemotherapy competency, or willingness to obtain.
• Apheresis and transplant experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality oncology/haematology nursing care.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient flow and coordinated care.
• Deliver patient-centred care with empathy and professionalism.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Oncology/haematology nursing

Cytotoxic administration

Patient education & care

Education

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate Oncology (desirable)

Job description

Registered Nurses - Day Oncology (Apheresis)

• Full-time
• Hospital/Service: Epworth Freemasons

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Permanent Full-Time | Part-Time opportunities

Join Victoria’s leading private hospital and deliver exceptional cancer care in a purpose-built, patient-centred environment.

At Epworth Freemasons, our modern Day Oncology Unit is designed to provide comfort, privacy and high-quality care. With 3 Hillrom beds and 17 recliner chairs, we care for patients receiving treatment for a broad range of cancers, including breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric and lung cancers, as well as specialist infusional therapies.

Working closely with our Haematology and Oncology Clinical Trials teams, the unit also delivers advanced services including ECP (photopheresis), TPE (plasma exchange), stem cell collection and transplant. Epworth Freemasons is the only private hospital in Victoria offering ECP (photopheresis).

• Work in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art oncology unit
• Develop specialist skills in apheresis and advanced cancer therapies
• Be involved in clinical trials and innovative models of care
• Access strong professional development pathways and training
• Join a friendly, supportive and patient-focused team

You will make an impact by

• Delivering safe, high-quality oncology and haematology nursing care
• Providing education and emotional support to patients and their families
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support effective patient flow and coordinated care
• Delivering individualised, patient-centred care with empathy and professionalism
• Contributing to a positive, supportive and high-performing team environment

About you

You are an experienced oncology or haematology nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You bring a collaborative and supportive approach, build strong relationships with patients and colleagues, and are committed to continuous learning and service development.

Key requirements

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in oncology and/or haematology nursing
• Competency in cytotoxic administration
• Contemporary knowledge of evidence-based cancer care
• Chemotherapy competency, or willingness to obtain
• Postgraduate qualification in Oncology, or working towards one, is desirable
• Apheresis and transplant experience is highly regarded

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approvedcandidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary for a full timeRegistered Nurses – AUD $85,732 - $107,669+ super + entitlementsdepending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.