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Registered Nurse Grade 2 Specialist Clinics

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Grade 2
Multiple permanent part-time positions available
Parkville Location
Up to $107500 (pro-rated for part time) salary packaging super 5 weeks annual leave

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.

About the team
The Ambulatory Services team delivers a broad range of outpatient and support services that contribute to seamless patient-centred care across the health service. The team encompasses Day Therapy Specialist Clinics Admissions Registration and Referrals the Parkville Precinct Familial Cancer Centre Clinical Photography Dental Oncology Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) billing and Patient Navigators. Working collaboratively across these services the team supports patients throughout their healthcare journey by facilitating access to care coordinating appointments and referrals and providing specialised clinical and administrative support to enhance the patient experience.

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 the role
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.

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 GRADE2 Year 1 (YP2): $84188.00 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) - RN GRADE2 Year 1 (YP9): $107510.00 (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:
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 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 monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
Flexible hybrid working arrangements

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. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against or demonstrate immunity to influenza and a range of other diseases.
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.

For further information about this opportunity clickApply 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:
Email:

Applications close: 11:59PM Monday 27 July 2026

Position Summary

To provide high quality comprehensive individualised patient care through the patients 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

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

Certifications Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

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 patients 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 patients hospitalisation promotes continuity of care incorporates discharge planning in the nursing plan of care and records a discharge summary in the patients 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.

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.

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