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Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Haematology

Req ID:  7246
Date:  4 May 2026
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Ward 5A
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Haematology Operations
Enterprise Agreement:  Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin
Ward 5A

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 - Ward 5A Haematology
•    Multiple Opportunities Available, Full Time or Part Time Roles
•    YP3- YP9: $84,058 to $104,379.6 AUD p.a.
•    Attractive salary packaging options are available

 

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre.
Join a nursing team that supports patients with the latest cancer and haematology therapies.
If you are highly motivated with acute nursing experience, have Haematology/Medical Oncology experience and enjoy critical thinking, then we want to hear from you.

 

About the team
Ward 5A is a 32-bed unit and forms part of one of the largest haematology services in Victoria.
Our patient specialities include Myeloma, Lymphoma, Stem Cell Therapies and Breast Oncology.  Working in a supportive, patient focused and collegial environment, the Ward 5A team will support your development as a specialised haematology nurse, responsible for comprehensive patient assessment and delivery of high-quality cancer care.
Our haematology team provides care for patients:
•    With blood cancers including Multiple Myeloma and Lymphoma
•    Undergoing cellular therapies such as CAR T cell therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation
•    Participating in clinical trials, including Phase I / first in human trials across haematology and medical oncology

 

We pride ourselves on an exceptional culture of learning, mentorship and clinical support, enabling our nurses to grow, upskill and progress their careers.
Ward 5A works in close partnership with the Royal Melbourne Hospital Haematology Ward and the Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit.

 

About you
You are a compassionate, motivated nurse who demonstrates excellence in patient centred care, strong communication skills, and the ability to think critically and show initiative in a clinical environment.
You will bring:
•    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Haematology and/or Medical Oncology
•    A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in haematology and medical oncology nursing
•    Enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative, supportive team environment
•    Personal qualities and behaviours aligned with Peter Mac’s values of Excellence, Innovation and Compassion
 

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
•    Comprehensive supportive orientation and education
•    Opportunities to develop or further your knowledge in oncology nursing and clinical trials
•    Opportunities to grow your career with supported post graduate study
•    A real focus on staff wellbeing with our CARE program (Compassion & Resilience Education) specifically designed by nurses, for nurses.
•    Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
 

How to Apply

Applicants to this role must provide a CV and a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
At least one of the references required is from a direct manager, i.e. Nurse Unit Manager.

 

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 using the information below for a confidential discussion.
 
Hiring Manager(s): Shannon Cooper/ Delia Comodo
Contact Email: Shannon.Cooper@petermac.org / Delia.Comodo@petermac.org

 

Application close: 11:59PM Monday 25 May 2026

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Position Summary

  • Haematology nurses provide treatment and care for patients with haematological cancers including myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, aplastic anaemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.
  • 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 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 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

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.

Classification or Salary Range

Registered Nurse Year 2 to RN Year 8 (YP3 to YP9)

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day

Key Relationships

Direct report:
  • Nurse Unit Manager
Indirect report:
  • Chief Nursing Officer
Internal
  • Patients, Families and Carers
  • Nurse Unit Manager
  • Practice Development Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator Nursing Staff
  • Allied Health Staff
  • Medical Staff
  • Patient Support Staff
External
  • Community Health Agencies

 

Skills

Essential Requirements
  • A patient focussed 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.
Desirable Requirements
  • Haematology or medical oncology nursing experience.
  • Post graduate qualification in area of specialty.

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

 

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
  • Utilises a variety of thinking strategies and the best available evidence in making decisions to provide safe, quality nursing care within person-centred and evidence-based frameworks.
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team from admission to discharge.
2. Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
  • Purposefully engages in effective therapeutic and professional relationships.
  • Demonstrates collegial generosity in a context of mutual trust and respect.
  • Assesses and evaluates patient care needs with appropriate staff member/s ensuring communication and patient care is coordinated with the multidisciplinary team.

3. Maintains capability for practice
  • As regulated health professionals, Registered Nurses are responsible and accountable for ensuring they are safe, and have the capability for practice. This includes ongoing self-management and responding when there is a concern about other health professional’s capability for practice.
  • Participates in professional development including completion of mandatory annual and nursing competencies within agreed timeframes.
  • Contributes to the development of others.
  • Provides information and education to enable people to make decisions and take action in relation to their health.

4. Comprehensively conducts assessments
  • Accurately conducts comprehensive and systematic assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate.
  • Analyses information and data and communicate outcomes as the basis for practice.

5. Develops a plan for nursing practice
  • Plans and communicates nursing practice, based on a comprehensive appraisal of relevant information and evidence that is documented and communicated. Plans are developed in partnership with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
  • Provides and may delegate quality and ethical goal-directed actions. These are based on comprehensive and systematic assessment and the best available evidence to achieve planned and agreed outcomes.

 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

6.Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
  • Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to people’s nursing needs.
  • Practices within own scope of practice.
  • Appropriately supervises and delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and RUSONs, according to their scope of practice.

7.Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
  • Takes responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals plans and outcomes and revises practice accordingly.

 

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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.

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