Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Maternity Leave Cover
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,521.10 - $2,135.50
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Wyong and Gosford
Requisition ID: REQ672456
Application closes: Sunday 12th July at 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – Central Coast Cancer Services
Make a Difference in Cancer Care
Do you have a passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and supporting patients through their cancer treatment journey? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Central Coast Cancer Services team.
About the Opportunity
As a Registered Nurse within Central Coast Cancer Services, you will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with haematological and oncological malignancies. The service delivers outpatient anti-cancer therapy, radiation therapy, and supportive care across the district to ensure patients receive high-quality, coordinated care throughout their treatment journey.
This position will work across the district's cancer service sites, including Gosford Cancer Day Unit, Wyong Cancer Day Unit, and the Radiotherapy Cancer Centre. In this role you will:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Coordinate nursing and healthcare interventions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Administer and support cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and care for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and reporting within electronic health systems.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary team members to support patient-centred care.
- Delegate and supervise nursing interventions undertaken by Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing as appropriate.
- Participate in professional development activities and contribute to a positive team culture aligned with Caring for the Coast values.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated post-basic experience in oncology, haematology, and/or radiation oncology nursing, or a willingness to undertake further education and training.
- Experience in chemotherapy administration and/or caring for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting holistic patient assessments in a cancer nursing setting.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the effective use of clinical information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- An understanding of the Caring for the Coast vision and how this role contributes to delivering exceptional patient care.
The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and provide care for patients with complex health needs.
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Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Tracey Strong-Wilbe
Phone: (02) 43 944 814
Email:
[email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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