Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Day Therapy
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 Grade 2 – Day Therapy
Multiple Fixed Term Part-Time positions available, ranging from 3 months to up to 12 months leave cover.
About Day Therapy
Peter Mac's Day Therapy Unit is comprised of five patient care areas:
• Chemotherapy Day Unit
• Medical Day Unit
• Transfusion Lounge
• Clinical Trials Unit
You will have the opportunity to rotate between the Day Therapy sub specialities based on your skills and professional development plan. You will be supported by the broader day therapy team including your preceptor as well as the nurse manager and clinical nurse specialists. The unit is open Monday to Friday 0800-1900, with varied shift times and NO night shift.
About You
• A nursing background in an acute oncology care setting with recent experience in chemotherapy administration, cannulation and CVAD care desirable however willing to train and develop outstanding applicants.
• A commitment to professional development of self and others and demonstrated commitment to providing patient focused care following the care continuum are essential
• Outstanding clinical and communication skills are essential to this role with an eagerness to learn
• A team player - Team work is central to the daily running of our unit. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.
Why You Will Love It Here!
• Comprehensive orientation and clinical support plus a dedicated preceptor
• Working with a supportive and inclusive day therapy team
• Support your work life balance with day shifts and no weekend work
• Our Nurse CARE program
• Access to our renowned short course program and post graduate study
Remuneration under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 will be from RN Grade 2 Year 2 (YP3) $81,364.40 per annum for full-time (prorated for part-time) to RN Grade 2 Year 8 (YP9) $100,146.80 per annum for full-time (prorated for part-time) dependant on candidate. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
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, please review the position profile below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Sandra Day
Contact Number: 03 8559 5365
Email: sandra.day@petermac.org
Applications close: 11:59PM Wednesday 30 July 2025
Position Summary
Day Therapy provides patient care under a shared service model with Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital.
The service comprises of 85 chairs across five areas:
• Chemotherapy Day Unit
• Medical Day Unit
• Transfusion Lounge
• Apheresis
• Clinical Trials Unit
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).
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
RN Grade 2 Year 2 to RN Grade 2 Year 8 (YP3 to YP9)
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
| Internal | Nurse Unit Manager Practice Development Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator Clinical Quality Consultant Nursing Staff Allied Health Staff Medical Staff Patient Support Staff Patients, Families and Carers |
| External | Community Health Agencies |
Education
Skills
• Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• 12 Monthsrecent acute medical oncology experience
• Demonstrated commitment to life long learning and continuing professional development
• A patient focussed approach to care
• Demonstrated team player who can foster collaborative partnerships
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• Maintain immunisation in accordance with the staff immunisation Policy, including vaccination against COVID-19
• Experience in chemotherapy medication management
• Post graduate qualification in area of specialty
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
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..)
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice | • Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people • Practices within own scope of practice • Appropriately supervises and delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and RUSONs, according to their scope of practice |
| Evaluates outcomesto inform nursing practice | • RN takes responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals plans and outcomes and revises practice accordingly |
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.