Hith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At Home
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Peter Mac @ Home – Community Nurse- RN
• Fixed term, part-time role – 48 hours per fortnight (31 August 2026 – 03 October 2027)
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• Up to $115,289 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
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.
About the team
Peter Mac @ Home (PM@H) is the acute home-based oncology service for Peter Mac patients/clients and is available 7 days per week, 365 days a year. The service incorporates Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Home-based cancer care as funded through the DHHS.
About the role
The PM@H unit is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a community nurse. This role involves nurses visiting patients in their homes. A commitment to providing excellent community care, professional development of self and others and a commitment to providing evidence-based care is an essential requirement of the role. We are looking for someone who can confidently work autonomously and within a team environment and will join us in contributing to the innovation of the service.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
• Central Venous Access Device Management (CVAD)
• V fluid administration
• Antibiotic Administration
• Drain Tube Management/VAC Management
• Disconnection of IV Chemo Baxter
• Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy)
• Reactionary area care post radiation therapy
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years post-graduate experience and a background in acute care, with experience in medical oncology, haematology, surgical nursing or a related clinical setting. You have demonstrated skills in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), IV cannulation and CVAD management, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care. Confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you bring excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care in the community setting. A current and valid driver’s licence is essential for this role.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
· Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
· Discounted health insurance and eye care
· A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
· Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
· Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
· Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
· Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
· Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Michelyn Treadwell, Nurse Manager
Email: Michelyn.Treadwell@petermac.org
Phone: 03 855 96801
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 25 August 2026
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Position Summary
- To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment.
- To translate the objectives, policies and procedures of the institute into effective action.
- To ensure/apply best practice standards of Oncology nursing practice.
- Ability to refer patients to outside nursing services.
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1. Management of Patient Care Continuum Responsibility for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation and its evaluation Assesses patients in a systemic way, identifies the patientsandrsquo health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care. Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy |
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2. Clinical Practice, education and research Contributes to creating a working environment conductive to learning and professional development Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist nursing practice Systemically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement |
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3. Professional Practice Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession and other health care team members Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others Contributes and represents the nursing services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within the hospital and ward/department policies and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies 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.