Registered Nurse - Day Oncology Unit

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

St John of God Geelong Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services.

Our Oncology centre operates 7am to 7pm Monday through to Friday, specialising in oncology/haematology and medical infusions. In this role you will provide comprehensive patient care to patients working alongside various clinicians providing cancer treatment including oncology, haematology and palliative care.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced

Registered Nurse Division 1 to join our Oncology Day Stay team in a permanent part-time (0.4 EFT) capacity.

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with recent oncology nursing experience and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have completed

Chemotherapy Administration Modules 1 and 2 and have a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience administering chemotherapy.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• Salary $85,480 - $107,881 (pro rata basis for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time position working 30 hours per week.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Sandra Jess, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5215 8774

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.