Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Ringwood Private Hospital is seeking experienced oncology-trained Registered Nurses to join our Day Therapy Unit, Thompson, on a part time basis with flexible hours.

Our Day Therapy Unit is seeking a compassionate and skilled registered nurse with experience in oncology/haematology. As a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will be responsible for the administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy and supportive treatments, educating patients on self-care and the effective strategies for management of side effects.

The successful candidates will have sound clinical skills, an interest in cancer care and enjoy interacting with patients and their families in our Day Therapy Unit. There will also be opportunities to progress to CNS and pathways to ANUM.

As a Registered Nurse your responsibilities will include:

• Provide evidenced based nursing care including a comprehensive assessment of patients receiving chemotherapy/immunotherapy as well as other infusions for conditions such as Crohn’s and MS.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs

As one of the leading cancer hospitals in Melbourne’s outer east, Ringwood Private Hospital provides high quality care for patients from diagnosis, including all aspects of treatments as well as end of life care.

Ringwood Private Hospital treats patients across a range of specialty areas and offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, using contemporary equipment, in a start of the art theatre setting.

With a focus on providing patients with full service healthcare Ringwood Private offers a coordinated cancer support services for all patients by a dedicated clinical team. 

Essential Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Working with Children check
• Experience working in oncology and haematology.
• Experience administering cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or related cancer treatments
• Competency in PICC, PORT, IV Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.
• Current ADAC qualification
• CVAD management experience
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Works well independently and within a team
• Basic computer skills

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, a current Working with Children’s check and proof of immunity to specific infection diseases prior to appointment. Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination status is essential.

Applications close: 30th August 2025 

For further enquiries: Georgia Crowley, Nurse Unit Manager, Thompson Unit – 03 8804 4044

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees. Applicant through agencies need not apply.