Job Description

Join us in making a difference in the lives of cancer patients in our local community in this rewarding role.

At Cancer Care Wollongong (CCW), we are interested in hearing from passionate and dedicated professionals for a Part-Time, Permanent Oncology Registered Nurse position. If you are ready to advance your medical career and provide exceptional support to patients throughout their cancer treatment journey, we encourage you to apply. This role is based at our Wollongong location and reports to the Nursing Unit Manager.

This role will work 3 days per week (0.6FTE), with no weekend or after-hours work. Ideal working days are Tuesday to Thursday, but this is open to negotiation for the right candidate.

As one of Australia’s leading Oncology Service providers, we are committed to exceptional patient care and survivorship. This role offers you the chance to be an integral part of our dynamic and dedicated nursing team.

Support and training will be provided to help you succeed in this role, including professional development opportunities during your time with CCW.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, comprehensive oncology nursing care.
• Practice in accordance with NSW Health Legislation and ACQSHC National Standards.
• Provide holistic nursing care, high-level patient assessments, and referrals for optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvements and collaborate with the Quality and Clinical Governance team to ensure best practices.
• Conduct nursing observations and administer medications in line with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Oncologists and the multidisciplinary team.

Key Points

• You will play a key role in delivering high quality treatment services to the local community.
• Develop your career within an innovative, patient-focused, rapidly expanding company.
• A competitive remuneration and professional development package
• 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata.
• Annual 2-day staff conference.
• 24/7 Employment assistance program.

We are investing more into our people as evidenced by our growing staff satisfaction from our recent Employee Surveys (increase from 72% to 78% overall satisfaction in the last 12 months).

To see more of what we can offer you, and our culture – please visit: https://cancercare.com.au/employment-opportunities/

Qualifications and Skills

• Current and unrestricted registration and experience as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• 12 months of oncology experience is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating empathy for patients and their caregivers.
• Strong clinical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective care planning and coordination skills.
• Dedication to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

How to apply

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about oncology nursing, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume by selecting the APPLY button below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Cancer Care Associates:

Cancer Care Wollongong (CCW) forms part of the Cancer Care Associates (CCA) network. We offer high-quality, compassionate services and aim to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.

CCA is a leading oncology services provider in Australia with over 250 employees, committed to evidence-based treatment in a multidisciplinary team environment, with an extensive and exciting growth pipeline ahead with new comprehensive centres under construction at Moreton Bay, together with Radiation Oncology services to be established at the existing centres in Miranda and Wollongong. We have recently added new centres in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Perth demonstrating our continued growth.

We will see our network further expand in 2026 to ensure Australian communities have access to affordable, integrated cancer treatment services, not only providing essential cancer care services but reducing travel time and out-of-pocket expenses for cancer care patients in need.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement:

In line with the Public Health Order, all Cancer Care Associates employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Evidence of vaccination is required prior to appointment.

Cancer Care Associates is committed to equal opportunity employment.