About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane has permanent part-time opportunities for exceptional Registered Nurses to join the team within the Oncology/Haematology ward.

Our Oncology service provides specialist care to oncology, haematology and palliative care patients, their families and visitors. This team of professionals work together as a unit, going above and beyond to continue to provide an exceptional level of care and deliver the highest level of clinical standards for the unit.

Salary range: $40.27 - $51.74 (Registered Nurse Level 1) per hour plus superannuation & access to salary packaging up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

You will become an integral part of the team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered by the unit. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment.

Whilst maintaining the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout their disease trajectory
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of chemotherapy and targeted therapy administration, central venous line management, and the management of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Supporting the Nurse Manager in the review of service provided

About you

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• 2-3 years of experience in oncology nursing
• Considerable demonstrated experience in an acute oncology setting
• Ideally have previous chemotherapy experience
• High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
• The ability to contribute effectively and efficiently within a busy, multidisciplinary team environment

While not essential, applicants who currently have or are studying towards a tertiary qualification within this clinical speciality would be highly regarded.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation and Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Sunday 8th of October 2023. Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.