Registered Nurse - Haematology/Oncology

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast, and Southern Gippsland. With more than 15 main sites—including hospitals, centers, and clinics—we provide comprehensive care from newborns to older adults. Our team of over 22,000 dedicated staff is focused on exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

About the Department

The Alfred provides a fully integrated range of cancer treatment services and modalities onsite, from diagnosis through to best supportive care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cancer specialty, potentially leading to a new career path. You will work within our comprehensive service, including:

• Solid tumor cancers
• Non-malignant and malignant haematology
• Stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic)
• Extensive clinical trials, including first-in-human trials

Responsibilities

As a clinical nurse, your practice will drive excellence in patient care. You will:

• Establish strong relationships with patients to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Demonstrate core nursing values of patient-centered care, trust, and respect in every interaction with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Engage in a professional development framework to become a skilled clinician in cancer nursing

Requirements

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Strong patient focus
• Chemotherapy administration experience is highly desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Supportive learning environment committed to the wellbeing of both patients and staff
• Recognition as a leader in staff wellbeing, including an internal award for innovations in staff wellness initiatives
• Opportunities to learn new skills with supported professional development
• Person-centered model of care
• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios: 3:1
• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities (deducted pre-tax, subject to availability)
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Schedule

• Permanent positions available
• Part-time and full-time roles (64–80 hours per fortnight, plus monthly ADO for 80 hours per fortnight)

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds are actively encouraged.