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Department: Ambulatory Services Operations
At Peter Mac, we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research, and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Day Therapy : Fixed Term, Part time position available.
About Day Therapy : Peter Mac's Day Therapy Unit is comprised of five patient care areas:
- Chemotherapy Day Unit
- Medical Day Unit
- Transfusion Lounge
- Clinical Trials Unit
You will have the opportunity to rotate between the Day Therapy sub-specialties based on your skills and professional development plan. You will be supported by the broader day therapy team, including your preceptor, as well as the nurse manager and clinical nurse specialists. The unit is open Monday to Friday, with varied shift times and no night shift.
About You :
- A nursing background in an acute oncology care setting with recent experience in chemotherapy administration, cannulation, and CVAD care desirable; however, we are willing to train and develop outstanding applicants.
- A commitment to professional development of self and others and demonstrated commitment to providing patient-focused care following the care continuum are essential.
- Outstanding clinical and communication skills are essential to this role, with an eagerness to learn.
- A team player - teamwork is central to the daily running of our unit.
Why You Will Love It Here! :
- Comprehensive orientation and clinical support, plus a dedicated preceptor.
- Working with a supportive and inclusive day therapy team.
- Support your work-life balance with day shifts and no weekend work.
- Our Nurse CARE program.
- Access to our renowned short course program and post-graduate study.
Remuneration under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement will be from RN Grade 2 Year 2 (YP3) $83,803.20 per annum for full-time (prorated for part-time) to RN Grade 2 Year 8 (YP9) $103,152.40 per annum for full time (prorated for part time), dependent on the candidate. To be discussed with the Hiring Manager.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Position Summary
Day Therapy provides patient care under a shared service model with Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital.
The service comprises 85 chairs across five areas:
- Chemotherapy Day Unit
- Medical Day Unit
- Transfusion Lounge
- Apheresis
- Clinical Trials Unit
As a Registered Nurse at Peter Mac, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for our patients.
Key Accountabilities
Key accountabilities include:
- Thinking critically and analyzing nursing practice.
- Engaging in therapeutic and professional relationships.
- Maintaining capability for practice.
- Comprehensively conducting assessments.
- Developing a plan for nursing practice.
- Providing safe, appropriate, and responsive quality nursing practice.
- Evaluating outcomes to inform nursing practice.
Applications Close: 11:59 pm Monday, 13 October 2025.
Peter Mac is a child-safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC :
- We offer a range of benefits that support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award-winning facilities, professional development, and events, a health and wellbeing program, versatile work practices, and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability.
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📌 Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Day Therapy
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne