Registered Nurse - Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Department / Program
The MCCHC brings together a dedicated paediatric haematology and oncology service within a purpose-built inpatient ward and adjoining day treatment centre. This integrated model supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care for children and their families across the cancer and haematology continuum. The service continues to provide a comprehensive suite of ambulatory services, including medical oncology and haematology specialty clinics, nurse-led clinics, multidisciplinary clinics, and a day treatment service.
With capacity for 16 inpatient beds and 12 ambulatory beds, the service is designed to meet current and future care demands. The contemporary model enables the incorporation of advancing therapies and technologies, ensuring the Centre evolves in step with the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and continues to improve outcomes and experiences for paediatric patients and their families.
About the Role
The Monash Children’s Cancer and Haematology Centre’s (MCCHC) Registered Nurse provides safe, evidence‑based nursing care to children and adolescents receiving treatment for oncological and haematological conditions taking direction from the Nurse Manager and Associate Nurse Manager's of the Monash Children’s Cancer and Haematology Centre (MCCHC).
Join our team as a registered nurse on a full time or part time basis, working a rotating roster across the inpatient ward and adjoining day treatment centre at the MCCHC at Monash Children's Hospital. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the nurse manager and associate nurse manager's working with the broader nursing team.
You will be responsible for:
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Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team/
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Supporting the delivery of anti-cancer and related supportive care
- Providing education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans, symptom management, infection prevention and home‑based care requirements.
- Participating in quality and safety activities within the MCCHC, including incident reporting, audits and improvement initiatives
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To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the administration of anti- cancer therapies, supportive therapies and clinical trial requirements including Anti-cancer therapy accreditation by the MCCHC, or equivalent tertiary hospital
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A passion for paediatric oncology and haematology nursing, and a commitment to improving patient experiences and outcomes
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Communication and people skills plus critical thinking and analytical skills.
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Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
Desirable:-
Paediatric oncology experience in the acute care setting.
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Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
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Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
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Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
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Salary packaging.
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Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Rhiannon Barrow, Interim Nurse Manager, 0417 913 230.
Position Description can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Thursday 18th June 2026