Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Apheresis
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
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Cell Therapies
• Full-Time, Part-Time opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging options are available
About the team
Ambulatory Cell Therapies (ACT) is an integral clinical service of the Department of Clinical Haematology. In addition, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) partners will work closely with Clinical Haematology and the leads of ACT to support strategic objectives in cellular therapy. The implementation and integration of ACT will support better coordination of complex patient care that is time sensitive, with improved clinical governance and delivery. The service aims to deliver care and management of patients and donors from collection or treatment of blood components, through to the infusion of cellular products.
About the role
The Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Cell Therapies will have the opportunity to care for their patient across the continuum of care; rotating between Apheresis (3B) and the Infusion Centre (1E). The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for patients. The Registered Nurse is a key member of the health care team responsible for ensuring nursing professional, organisational, legal and ethical standards are met. All nurses are supported to develop and grow, in line with Peter Mac’s values.
The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:
• A patient focused approach to care.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values of Compassion, Excellence and Innovation.
• A commitment to Peter Mac’s Nursing value statement: Nurses at Peter Mac are part of a network of care striving for excellence. We are compassionate, connected, and innovative in our support of patients, their families and each other. Dignity, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do.
• A commitment to life-long learning and continuing professional development, with an intention to participate in on-the-job and academic training that extends on existing skills and experience.
• At least a year’s recent acute nursing experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Ability to go on call or work towards being on call within 12 months of commencement.
The ideal candidate may also meet the following desirable requirements:
• Haematology, apheresis, or medical oncology nursing experience.
• Post graduate qualification in area of specialty.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in 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 (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
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 include vaccination requirements. 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. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
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: Taylor Bourchier
Contact Number: 03 8559 7328
Email: Taylor.Bourchier@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 02 October 2025
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Position Summary
The Apheresis and Ambulatory Cellular Therapies Services contribute to the care and management of patients and donors from collection or treatment of blood components, through to the infusion of cellular products. The purpose of this position is to deliver evidence-based clinical nursing care using best practice activities, quality systems compliance and excellence in patient and donor management.
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
YP4 – YP9
Immunisation Risk Category
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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.