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) – Ambulatory Care & Outpatients
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Melbourne VIC
Classification: RN Year 3 to RN Year 8 (YP4 to YP9) or casual equivalent
Work Type: Casual
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 experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Casual Nurse Bank, supporting high-quality care within our Ambulatory Care and Outpatient Services.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class cancer care while enjoying the flexibility of casual work.
Why Peter Mac?
- Work in a purpose-built, internationally recognised cancer centre
- Flexible casual shifts across diverse ambulatory, outpatient and inpatient settings
- Be part of a supportive and values-driven nursing team
- Access professional development and education opportunities
- Deliver innovative, evidence-based cancer care
About the Role
As a member of the Casual Nurse Bank, you will be allocated shifts across Ambulatory Care and Outpatient Services, with opportunities to support inpatient areas when required.
You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team providing safe, effective and compassionate care for patients attending:
- Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinics
- Outpatient and Ambulatory Clinics
- See & Treat / Minor Skin Surgery Clinics – assisting with and performing procedures such as skin cancer excisions, biopsies and other minor surgical interventions under local anaesthetic
- Pathology Collection
- Clinical Support for patients who may require advanced care or inpatient admission
This role suits experienced nurses confident working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic clinical environment. We also welcome bedside nurses seeking to transition their skills into the ambulatory setting — comprehensive orientation and support will be provided.
What You’ll Need
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months’ recent experience in an acute or ambulatory setting
- Chemotherapy administration skills and/or experience in outpatient procedures (highly regarded)
- Strong assessment, clinical and organisational skills
- Competence with electronic medical records and digital systems
- Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care
- Up-to-date immunisation status
(Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in oncology, ambulatory care or related specialty)
About You
You are a compassionate, adaptable and reliable nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment. You demonstrate professionalism, clinical excellence and a genuine commitment to providing outstanding care that aligns with Peter Mac’s values — Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Make a difference. Every shift. Every patient.
Apply now with a brief cover letter and CV outlining your experience and availability.
Peter Mac is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
This avert may close early if we recieve a high volume of applications.
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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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.