• Full time, part time, permanent roles  
• Heidelberg location, Olivia Newton-John Centre
• Family friendly and supportive team culture 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Day Oncology Unit

Austin Campus - Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre

Permanent Full-time and Part-time positions available- 40hrs/per week

The Day Oncology unit of 21 treatment chairs, 2 beds and 3 Day Oncology at Home Cars, is a Monday to Friday ambulatory cancer service.  It is staffed by nurses providing expert nursing care and support for patients and their families in the administration of cancer therapeutics.

Position closes:  19th March, 2023

Key responsibilities will see you: 

• Support a philosophy of care, which is patient focused, from admission to discharge, and where the family is welcome in the carers team 
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education and patient rights 
• Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through personal professional development, to plan, prioritize and implement holistic patient care 

About you:  

You will be someone who enjoys working as a part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.  You’ll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset.

You’ll further have:  

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration
• Acute clinical experience and knowledge 
• A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety 
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 

Our benefits:

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Six weeks annual leave

Inclusion at Austin:

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.