Job Description:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

• x2 positions available: x1 Permanent, Part Time (up to 0.8 FTE) & x1 Full Time, Fixed Term (1.0 FTE) 12 parental leave cover

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurse to join the Cancer Services, Chemotherapy Day Unit nursing team.

The CDU nurse under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for providing a high level of clinical cancer nursing care to patients who require anti-cancer treatments.  This role requires an experienced haematology/oncology registered nurse with the following skills and competencies

• Experience with providing care to patients with haematology and oncology malignacies
• Experience in administering chemotherapy
• Completed ADAC training
• Competent in CVAD care and IVC cannulation
• Post Grad (or working towards) in cancer nursing is desirable

Classifications for this position will range from YU11 ($110,614.40 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in acute Oncology/Haematology nursing
• Competent in ADAC or working towards completion.
• Expert cannulation skills
• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical nursing skills and knowledge
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• Monday to Friday roster
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep

About the Chemotherapy Day Unit
The Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) provides nursing care to patient’s receiving cancer treatment. Working in close collaboration with Haematology and Oncology, the CDU is collocated with the cancer clinics and pharmacy. The CDU provides approximately 7000 episodes of care each year with a focus on clinical trials. The Chemotherapy Day Unit is also responsible for the SURC and Apheresis Units which are collocated.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

8 October 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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