Registered Nurse – Oncology | Caboolture

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Oncology Nurse to join a growing team at a private hospital in Caboolture. This pivotal part-time role involves delivering high-quality, specialised nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and supportive care. 

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, advocating for patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert clinical care to oncology patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care;
• Administering chemotherapy and other cancer treatments safely and according to established protocols;
• Monitoring patients for adverse reactions and managing side effects effectively;
• Educating patients and their families on treatment plans, medication management, and symptom control;
• Offering emotional support and psychological care to patients and their support networks;
• Collaborating effectively with oncologists, allied health professionals, and other nursing colleagues to ensure coordinated care;
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records;
• Actively participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit;
• Adhering to all policies, procedures, and national standards of practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant AHPRA registration;
• Minimum of 2-3 years' post-graduate experience in an oncology setting;
• Demonstrated experience in the safe administration of chemotherapy;
• Current intravenous cannulation competency;
• Strong understanding of oncology protocols, common chemotherapy regimens, and symptom management;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to empathise and build rapport with patients and families;
• Post-graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing or a related field (desirable);
• Experience with central venous access device management (desirable);
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

BENEFITS

• Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
• Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
• Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
• Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
• Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

THE FACILITY 

APPLICATION PROCESS
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