Transfusion Nurse
Fixed Term, Part Time (40 hours per fortnight) until July 2027-
Parkville location working in a job share working Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays
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$121,695 to $128,102 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
About Peter Mac
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to Australia’s largest cancer research enterprise and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
You will join a specialised nursing and clinical team focused on ensuring safe, evidence-based transfusion practices across the organisation. Working closely with the laboratory, medical, and nursing teams, the service plays a critical role in promoting best practice, minimising risk, and improving patient outcomes in transfusion care.
About the role
As a Transfusion Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and expertise to support the safe and appropriate use of blood and blood products in accordance with national and international guidelines. You will act as a key liaison between clinical and laboratory teams, driving best practice, education, and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.
A regular day will see you:
Leading and promoting safe, evidence-based transfusion practices across clinical areas.
Coordinating and delivering education and competency programs for staff.
Monitoring transfusion practices through audits, data analysis, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in the Transfusion Committee.
About you
You are an experienced and confident nurse with strong clinical knowledge and a passion for improving patient safety and quality of care. You bring excellent communication skills, the ability to influence practice, and a collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll bring with you:
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Registered Nurse Division 1 with a postgraduate qualification in Nursing (or working towards).
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Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
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Clinical knowledge of transfusion practices and basic haematology.
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Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and training programs.
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High-level written and verbal communication skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
Desirable:
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Experience in quality improvement, audit, or research activities.
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Understanding of evidence-based practice and quality/safety frameworks
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Engagement in professional organisations or transfusion networks.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
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Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
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Discounted health insurance and eye care
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A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
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Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
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Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
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Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
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Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
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Flexible working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. We also welcome applications from people who identify as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse, people with disability, and people of all ages.
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 subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check.
Hiring Manager: Stella Kravtsov
Contact Number: 0400 992 592
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 07 July 2026
