Registered Nurses - Haematology/Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package up to AUD 15,900 pre‑t­

Educational scholarship program

Additional four weeks of leave

Reduced health service costs for you/f

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne is recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for Haematology and Oncology. Join a recently renovated 40-bed inpatient unit, delivering specialist cancer care across a patient journey from treatment to recovery.

Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities are available. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based care, and supporting patients and families through complex journeys, with access to advanced therapies and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing.
• Knowledge of cancer nursing best practice.
• Chemotherapy competency or willingness to undertake training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Stem cell transplant and CAR T experience (highly regarded).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to haematology and oncology patients.
• Support patients and families through treatment and complex care journeys.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of compassion, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Participate in specialist education and service development initiatives and promote lifelong learning.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Haematology nursing

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy competency

Professional development

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Postgraduate Oncology Nursing (desirable)

Job description

Company Description

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.

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.

Job Description

Registered Nurses – Haematology/Oncology

Parental Leave fixed term - full time and part time opportunities available

Be part of a leading cancer service delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

The Opportunities

Epworth Freemasons is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Haematology & Oncology team in East Melbourne. Available on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, this opportunity will see you working within our recently renovated 40-bed inpatient unit, caring for patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.

As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide specialised care to patients with a broad range of haematological and oncological conditions (such as breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric, lung leukaemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma Stem cell transplant and CAR T), and palliative care, while contributing to outstanding clinical outcomes and patient experiences. You’ll have access to advanced therapies and treatments, including stem cell transplantation, BiTE therapies, CAR T programs and clinical trials, making this an exciting opportunity to further develop your specialist nursing career.

As part of the Haematology and Oncology team you will make an impact by:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to haematology and oncology patients
• Supporting patients and families through treatment and complex care journeys
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes
• Contributing to a culture of compassion, professionalism and continuous improvement
• Participating in specialist education and service development initiatives and promote lifelong learning

About You

You’re a natural communicator, a compassionate leader and someone who thrives in a collaborative environment. You enjoy mentoring others, embracing new challenges and contributing to a positive team culture and are seeking career development pathways.

You will have-

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
• Contemporary knowledge of cancer nursing best practice
• Demonstrated Chemotherapy competency, or willingness to undertake training
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Postgraduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing (desirable)
• Stem cell transplant and CAR T experience (highly regarded)

About Epworth Freemasons

Position Description Inherent Requirements

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.

Additional Information

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 approved candidates

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 time Registered Nurses – AUD $85,732 - $107,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Join a team that’s redefining Oncology care in Australia.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

It is 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.