Registered Nurse Haematology & Oncology

Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities available!

Fitzroy location

Increase your take home pay with salary packaging

About the Role

This role will be responsible for providing the highest quality nursing care for patients within the Haematology and Oncology unit. Working in a friendly and supportive team environment, you will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and implement ‘best practice’ clinical skills.

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Your Contribution

As an engaged, experienced Registered Nurse, you will bring demonstrated experience in acute nursing to the role. Your strong communication skills will allow you collaborate with staff as well as patients to facilitate improved health outcomes for our patients. Finally, your advanced problem solving and adaptability will see you work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

As a motivated team player, you will bring:

Demonstrated acute nursing experience

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm and passion

You will also have:

Current AHPRA Registration

Willing to undergo training in administration of antineoplastic drugs (eviQ ADAC)

Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

Culture of continuous improvement

About 6 West

6 West is a 19 bed unit comprising acute Haematology and Oncology beds. 6 West upholds strong values of providing high quality care to our patients and excellent communication between all health professionals from all disciplines. All staff on 6West are required to actively participate in their own professional development and self-directed learning in order to maintain high quality clinical skills and knowledge.

Our team cares for a diverse range of patients:

With blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, leukaemia and lymphoma

Undergoing stem cell transplants

Undergoing clinical trials for blood cancers

With solid tumours

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Simone Schumann, Nurse Unit Manager,

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

10 June 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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