Registered Nurse - Bank
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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
- Casual Bank Registered Nurse (RN)
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Melbourne VIC
- Classification: RN Year 2 to RN Year 10 (YP3 to YP9)
Join a team redefining cancer care.
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is one of the world’s leading cancer research, education and treatment centres and Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer. We are seeking committed and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Casual Nurse Bank and support high-quality care across a variety of clinical areas.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class cancer services while enjoying the flexibility of casual work.
Why Peter Mac?
• Work in a purpose-built, internationally recognised cancer centre
• Flexibility to work across diverse oncology and surgical areas
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven nursing team
• Access professional development and learning opportunities
• Direct involvement in delivering cutting-edge cancer care
About the role:
As a member of the Casual Nurse Bank, you will be allocated shifts across various departments at our Parkville campus based on organisational needs and your availability. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.
We are particularly interested in nurses with:
• Chemotherapy administration skills and/or
• Experience working in oncology or haematology settings
What you'll need:
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 12 months’ recent experience in an acute medical or surgical setting
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 5 shifts per fortnight
• Demonstrated teamwork and a commitment to safe, high-quality care
• Competence with electronic medical records and basic computer skills
• Up-to-date immunisation status
• (Desirable) Postgraduate qualification in oncology or related specialty
About you:
You are a compassionate, adaptable and reliable nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment. You are committed to professional growth and delivering excellent care that aligns with Peter Mac’s values: Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Make a difference. Every shift. Every patient.
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: Andrew Pilcher – Nurse Unit Manager
Contact Number: 03 8559 6793
Email: Andrew.Pilcher@petermac.org
Applications Close:11:59PM Thursday 7 August 2025
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Position Summary
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.
The Registered Nurse is a key member of the health care team responsible for ensuring nursing professional, organization, legal and ethical standards are met. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and delegating to other health care professionals such as Enrolled Nurses and Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSON).
The Nurse Bank role is a flexible role that sees the staff member working across multiple departments within Peter Mac at Parkville or our radiotherapy sites at Box Hill or Moorabbin.
Allocation of shifts to Nurse bank staff will be managed by the Peter Mac Nursing Workforce Unit. Shifts will be allocated according to organisational need based on staff requirements, submitted availabilities and confirmation of booking.
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
RN Year 2 to RN Year 8 (ZU3 to ZU11)
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
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Education
Skills
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Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice |
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| Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships |
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| Maintains capability for practice |
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| Comprehensively conducts assessments |
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| Develops a plan for nursing practice |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice |
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| Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice |
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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.