Registered Nurse - Haematology/Oncology

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent positions
• Part time and full time (64-80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO for 80 hours per fortnight)
• RN Grade 2 Year 1-8 (YP2-YP9)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred provides a fully integrated range of cancer treatment services and modalities onsite, from diagnosis through to best supportive care. This is an opportunity to work in a cancer speciality which may lead to a new career path.

You will have the chance to work in our comprehensive service, including solid tumour cancers, non-malignant haematology, malignant haematology and stem cell transplantation including autologous and allogeneic transplants. We also provide care for an extensive range of clinical trials including first in human trials. 

The Role

As a clinical nurse, your practice will lead to excellence in patient care. You understand the importance of establishing a relationship between the patient and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients. You demonstrate the core nursing values of patient centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. You will be supported with a professional development framework which includes key learning concepts to become a skilled clinician in cancer nursing. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Strong patient focus
• Chemotherapy administration experience is highly desirable but not essential

Staff Benefits

This is the place for you if you want to join a friendly, motivated & enthusiastic team and have an interest in becoming a cancer nursing. We provide a supportive learning environment which is committed to wellbeing of both patients and staff. We have been recognised as a leader in staff wellbeing at Alfred, winning an internal award for innovations in staff wellness initiatives.

• Learn new skills with supported professional development
• Person-centered model of care
• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios: 3:1
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Come and explore your career in cancer nursing. For any position related queries, please contact Sue Collings, Nurse Manager - s.collings@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 4th June 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.