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
Ongoing, Part Time Role - 48 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.
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 nursingClinical skills, including :Comprehensive patient assessmentManagement of the deteriorating patientCVAD (Central Venous Access Device) careCannulationWound careExceptional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsA commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learningRemuneration 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.
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 : Tanya Wilson-Guest
Contact Number : 03 8559 7437
Email : Tanya.WilsonGuest@petermac.org
Applications Close : 11 : 59PM Sunday 16 November 2025
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Position Summary
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 communicates within the multidisciplinary teams, and 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
RN Grade 2 (YP2-YP9)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Nurse Unit ManagerPractice Development Nurse / Clinical Nurse EducatorNursing StaffAllied Health StaffMedical StaffPatient Support StaffPatients, Families and CarersExternal
Community Health AgenciesSkills
Essential Requirements
Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing ValuesRegistration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia12 months recent acute medical or surgical experienceThe ability to be rostered for a minimum of 5 shifts per fortnight to a maximum of 9 shifts per fortnight.Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional developmentA patient focussed approach to careDemonstrated team player who can foster collaborative partnershipsBasic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systemsMaintain immunisation in accordance with the Staff Immunisation Policy, including vaccination against COVID-19.Desirable Requirements
Oncology nursing experiencePost graduate qualification in area of specialtyKey Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Utilises a variety of thinking strategies and the best available evidence in making decisions and providing safe, quality nursing care within person centred and evidence-based frameworksAssesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team form admission to dischargeEngages in therapeutic and professional relationships
RN practice is based on purposefully engaging in effective therapeutic and professional relationships. This includes collegial generosity in the context of mutual trust and respect in professional relationshipsAssesses and evaluates patient care needs with appropriate staff member / s ensuring communication and patient care is coordinated with the multidisciplinary teamMaintains capability for practice
RNs as regulated health professionals 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 practiceRNs are responsible for their professional development including completion of mandatory annual and nursing competencies within agreed timeframesRNs are responsible for contributing to the development of othersRNs are also responsible for providing information and education to enable people to make decisions and take action in relation to their healthComprehensively conducts assessments
RNs accurately conduct comprehensive and systematic assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriateAnalyse information and data and communicate outcomes as the basis for practiceDevelops a plan for nursing practice
RNs are responsible for the planning and communication of nursing practice. Agreed plans are developed in partnership. Plans are based on the RN’s appraisal of comprehensive, relevant information and evidence that is documented and communicatedProvides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practiceRNs provide 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 outcomesKey Accountabilities (Contd..)
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 peoplePractices within own scope of practiceAppropriately supervises and delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and RUSONs, according to their scope of practiceEvaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
RN takes responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals plans and outcomes and revises practice accordingly______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.