Registered Nurse - Medical, Surgical Oncology

Posted:
1/27/2026, 6:23:49 AM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

  • Role Title: Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Oncology
  • Role Type: Permanent Full-Time
  • Department and Location: Medical Surgical Oncology, Mater Hospital
  • Salary: 39.23 - 55.09 AUD base per hour

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the Role

  • Join the dynamic and progressive team in the Medical-Surgical Oncology Inpatient department at Mater Hospital, North Sydney

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients, working with specialists including Breast and GI surgeons and medical oncologists.

  • Play a pivotal role in the delivery of cancer services, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support oncology patients.

  • Collaborate closely with the Melanoma Institute Australia to ensure best practice care and patient outcomes.

  • Deliver care in line with the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia and Mater Hospital policies and procedures.

  • Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department, ensuring all patient care aligns with SVHA's commitment to excellence and safety.

About You

  • Current AHPRA registration.

  • Recent clinical experience as a registered nurse in a Medical-Surgical Oncology ward, or a strong desire to work in this area

  • Strong computer literacy skills with demonstrated experience using health information systems

  • Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Infection Control, and their impact on patient care.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

  • Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

  • Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

  • Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

  • Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

  • Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

  • One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
  • Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
  • The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
  • Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery. 

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. 

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 18th Feb 2026
 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

18 February 2026 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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