Registered Nurses - Day Oncology (Apheresis)

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Exciting opportunities to work in a permanent, full time or part-time capacity in our Day Oncology Unit. This beautiful, purpose-built space located in the Grey Street building at Epworth Freemasons, is a sanctuary for patients undergoing cancer treatment, with 3 hillrom beds and 17 recliner chairs.

Our teams provide care and support patients through diagnosis, treatment and palliative care for multiple types of cancers (such as breast, renal, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric, lung) and be responsible for providing evidenced-based care to Oncology and Haematology patients as well as other conditions requiring specialist infusional care. Epworth Freemasons also has a strong partnership with the Haematology and Oncology Clinical Trials Teams.

In conjunction to providing chemotherapy and infusion support to our patients we have exciting opportunities to provide delivery of Apheresis procedures, which include ECP (Photopheresis), TPE (plasma exchange) and stem cell collection/transplant. We are the only private hospital in Victoria offering ECP (photopheresis) to patients.

At Epworth Freemasons, you will be joining a friendly and supportive team that is patient focused and passionate about providing individualised care.   

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering high quality nursing care and an exceptional patient experience within the Day Oncology Unit
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Offering education and support to patients and their families
• Role modelling empathy to patients, families, and the medical team  
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care

To be successful in this role…

You are an experienced oncology or haematology nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes. A strong communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. You are invested in your career and are seeking to partake in career development pathways.

You will have:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Previous experience in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
• Current competence and certificate in administration of cytotoxic agents 
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in cancer nursing care  
• Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology or be working towards (desirable)
• Chemotherapy competency or a willingness to complete chemotherapy training and willingness to complete further advanced specialist skills training 
• Apheresis and transplant skills would be highly valued

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $66,710 - $93,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

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For more information, refer to the position description or contact ******@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0***.

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.