Req ID: 7562
Date: 13 Jul 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Nurse Bank
Division: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Chief Nursing Officer
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin
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Nurse Bank
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Casual Bank Registered Nurse (RN) – Anaesthetics & PACU
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Melbourne VIC
Classification: RN Year 3 to RN Year 8 (ZU5 to ZU11)
Work Type: Casual
Join a team redefining cancer care.
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is one of the world's leading cancer research, education and treatment centres — and Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer.
We are seeking experienced Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses to join our Casual Nurse Bank, supporting our specialist Perioperative Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer surgery, while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.
Why Peter Mac?
Work in a purpose-built, internationally recognised cancer centre
Flexible casual weekday shifts within our specialist Perioperative Services
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and highly skilled nursing team
Access professional development and ongoing education opportunities
Deliver innovative, evidence-based care in a state-of-the-art surgical environment
About the Role
As a member of the Casual Nurse Bank, you will provide specialist nursing care within our Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), supporting a broad range of oncological surgical procedures.
Working alongside anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care throughout the perioperative journey, including:
Providing skilled nursing care during the anaesthetic phase of surgery
Delivering comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring and recovery care in PACU
Recognising and responding promptly to deteriorating patients
Supporting safe recovery from anaesthesia using evidence-based practice
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences
Maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical documentation
This role is suited to experienced perioperative nurses who are confident working in a fast-paced tertiary hospital environment and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
What You'll Need
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 12 months' recent Anaesthetic and/or PACU nursing experience in a tertiary acute hospital is essential
Demonstrated competence in caring for patients undergoing general, regional and monitored anaesthesia
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and organisational skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Competence using electronic medical records and digital clinical systems
Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
Up-to-date immunisation status
Availability to work a minimum of 3–4 weekday shifts per fortnight is essential. Preference will be given to applicants who can offer regular, ongoing availability across Monday to Friday.
Highly regarded:
Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing (Anaesthetics and/or PACU)
Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
About You
You are a compassionate, adaptable and experienced perioperative nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment. You demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care aligned with Peter Mac's values of Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Make a difference. Every shift. Every patient.
Apply now with a brief cover letter and CV outlining your Anaesthetic and/or PACU experience and your availability.
Peter Mac is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Hiring Manager: Andrew Pilcher, Director- Nursing Workforce
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 27 July 2026
Position Summary
As a Registered Nurse at Peter Mac you are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for our patients.
The Registered Nurse is a key member of the health care team responsible for ensuring nursing professional, organization, legal and ethical standards are met. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and delegating to other health care professionals such as Enrolled Nurses and Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSON).
The Nurse Bank role is a flexible role that sees the staff member working across multiple departments within Peter Mac at Parkville or our radiotherapy sites at Box Hill or Moorabbin.
Allocation of shifts to Nurse bank staff will be managed by the Peter Mac Nursing Workforce Unit. Shifts will be allocated according to organisational need based on staff requirements, submitted availabilities and confirmation of booking.
Enterprise Agreement
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
Classification or Salary Range
RN Year 2 to RN Year 8 (ZU3 to ZU11)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Nurse Unit Manager
Practice Development Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Staff
Medical Staff
Patient Support Staff
Patients, Families and Carers
External
Community Health Agencies
Skills
Essential Requirements
Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
12 months recent acute medical or surgical experience Demonstrated commitment to life long learning and continuing professional development
A patient focussed approach to care
Demonstrated team player who can foster collaborative partnerships
Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
Desirable Requirements
Oncology nursing experience
Post graduate qualification in area of specialty
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Utilises a variety of thinking strategies and the best available evidence in making decisions and providing safe, quality nursing care within person centred and evidence-based frameworks
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team form admission to discharge
Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
RN practice is based on purposefully engaging in effective therapeutic and professional relationships. This includes collegial generosity in the context of mutual trust and respect in professional relationships
Assesses and evaluates patient care needs with appropriate staff member/s ensuring communication and patient care is coordinated with the multidisciplinary team
Maintains capability for practice
RNs as regulated health professionals are responsible and accountable for ensuring they are safe, and have the capability for practice. This includes ongoing self-management and responding when there is a concern about other health professional's capability for practice
RNs are responsible for their professional development including completion of mandatory annual and nursing competencies within agreed timeframes
RNs are responsible for contributing to the development of others
RNs are also responsible for providing information and education to enable people to make decisions and take action in relation to their health
Comprehensively conducts assessments
RNs accurately conduct comprehensive and systematic assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
Analyse information and data and communicate outcomes as the basis for practice
Develops a plan for nursing practice
RNs are responsible for the planning and communication of nursing practice. Agreed plans are developed in partnership. Plans are based on the RN's appraisal of comprehensive, relevant information and evidence that is documented and communicated
Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
RNs provide and may delegate, quality and ethical goal-directed actions. These are based on comprehensive and systematic assessment and the best available evidence to achieve planned and agreed outcomes
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
Practices within own scope of practice
Appropriately supervises and delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and RUSONs, according to their scope of practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
RN takes responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals plans and outcomes and revises practice accordingly
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
