Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Specialist Clinics

Req ID: 7024

Date: 15 Mar 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Specialist Clinics

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Ambulatory Services Operations

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin

Specialist Clinics

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 – Specialist Clinics and Outpatient Pathology
Ongoing, Part Time Role - 32 Hours per Fortnight

Join Our Team – Permanent opportunity in Specialist Clinics and Outpatient Pathology
We offer a dynamic and rewarding environment for an experienced nursing professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As part of a specialised multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality support to patients across a diverse range of services.

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting. This is permanent position, and the successful candidate will be exposed to developing skill sets in both areas.

What We Offer:
• A collaborative and innovative workplace focused on patient-centred care
• Strong support for ongoing professional development and career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and clinical excellence
• A commitment to fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive team culture

About You:
The successful applicant will bring:
• A strong background in acute care nursing
• Clinical skills, including:
o Comprehensive patient assessment
o Management of the deteriorating patient
o CVAD (Central Venous Access Device) care
o Cannulation
o Wound care
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. RN Grade 2 Year 1 (YP2): $81.733.60 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) - RN Grade 2 Year 8 (YP9): $103,152.40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

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, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
• Flexible working hours

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. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. 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.

We are passionate about delivering outstanding cancer care and proudly place patients at the centre of everything we do. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply.
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: Sandra Day (Acting)
Contact Number: 03 8559 7437
Email: sandra.day@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 06 April 2026

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Position Summary

To provide high quality comprehensive individualised patient care through the patient’s journey in the specialist clinics.

Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care which includes working in a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient attending the ambulatory setting

Enterprise Agreement

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

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 2

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Nurse Manager/ANUM
Nursing Staff
Clerical Team
Patients and Carers
Wards/Departments/Units
Allied Health Staff
Medical Staff

External

Community Health Agencies
Health Care Providers (eg. RDNS)

Skills

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse with current APHRA registration
Oncology Nursing experience
Surgical and wound management experience
Sound Clinical knowledge

Desirable Requirements

Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Reliable and Professional Work Ethic

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Management of patient care continuum.

Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation, evaluation of care and analysing variances/responses to care delivery throughout each care episode.
Assesses patients in a systematic way, identifies the patient's health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care. Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family.
Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members.
Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient and evaluates as appropriate.
Initiates referrals and utilises available resources within and outside the Institute for the purpose of comprehensive care to patients and families.
Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated.
Throughout the patient's hospitalisation promotes continuity of care, incorporates discharge planning in the nursing plan of care and records a discharge summary in the patient's nursing history at the time of discharge.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy.

Management of primary patients including patient education and discharge planning
Patient records show documented assessment and plan of care and continuous evaluation of responses to treatment.
Patients (where able) can articulate discharge plans and self- care priorities.

2. Clinical Practice, education and research.

Contributes to creating a working environment conducive to learning and professional development.
Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies.
Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs to assist nursing practice.
Acts as a preceptor for new Registered Nurses and for students from affiliating colleges of nursing.
Systematically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Evidence of participation in ward/department activities.
Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as team member

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

3. Professional Practice

Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession, and other health care team members.
Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer and value constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others.
Contributes and represents the Nursing Services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff.
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within hospital and ward/department policies, and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics.
Maintains working knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities.
Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care, staff development or policy change.

4. Communication

Recognizes and responds appropriately to communications of patients, carers, and team members.
Responds promptly to complaints or concerns.

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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.