Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Specialist Clinics

Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Specialist Clinics and Outpatient Pathology
• Ongoing, Full Time / Part Time opportunity – up to 76 Hours per Fortnight
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• Up to $107,510 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team
Specialist Clinics and Outpatient Pathology provide an essential service within Peter Mac, supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the team delivers high-quality outpatient care, clinical assessment, pathology services, and treatment support, ensuring patients receive safe, coordinated, and compassionate care. The service is committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and providing an exceptional patient experience.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse Grade 2 to join our Specialist Clinics and Outpatient Pathology team in an ongoing part-time position. This role offers the opportunity to work across both clinical areas, developing a broad and specialised skill set while delivering patient-centred care in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of patients, while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about continuous learning, professional development, and improving outcomes for people affected by cancer.

A regular day will see you:
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and support the delivery of high-quality outpatient care.
• Provide specialised nursing care including CVAD management, cannulation, and wound care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients, ensuring timely escalation and intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated, and patient-centred care.

About you
You are a compassionate and adaptable nursing professional who thrives in a busy clinical environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working collaboratively, and are dedicated to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional growth.

You'll bring with you:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in acute care nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing deteriorating patients.
• Experience with Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care.
• Competency in cannulation and wound management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care.

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Generous 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-journey 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, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program

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 a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sandra Day (Acting) on 03 8559 7437 or sandra.day@petermac.org.

Application closing date: 11:59PM, Tuesday 29 September 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.