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Req ID: 7208
Date: 21 Apr 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location: MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Peter Mac @ Home
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Ambulatory Services Operations
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin
Peter Mac @ Home
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
Peter Mac @ Home – Community Nurse- RN
Multiple positions available: Ongoing and Fixed term roles (until 2027)
Grade/Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3B- HITH/PAC nurse (YU15)
Hours: rotating roster 7 days a week.
Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for exciting opportunities at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre—where ordinary days are anything but ordinary, and neither are the people we care for.
Peter Mac is one of the world’s leading integrated cancer research, education, and treatment centres. Every day, our dedicated team works to deliver exceptional cancer care, advance treatment options, and move closer to finding cures for all people affected by cancer.
We are currently at a pivotal moment in the global pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac is proud to be at the forefront. Together, we are shaping a new era in cancer prevention, care, and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
About the Service
Peter Mac @ Home (PM@H) is our acute, home-based oncology service, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The service integrates Hospital in the Home (HITH) and home-based cancer care, funded through the Department of Health.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our PM@H team as a Community Nurse. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in their homes.
You will demonstrate a strong commitment to:
Delivering excellent community-based care
Ongoing professional development (self and others)
Providing evidence-based practice
You will be confident working both autonomously and collaboratively and will contribute to the continued innovation and growth of the service.
Key Responsibilities
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) management
IV fluid administration
Antibiotic administration
Drain tube and VAC management
Disconnection of IV chemotherapy (Baxter)
Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy and immunotherapy)
Post-radiation therapy wound care
Essential Requirements
Current and valid driver’s licence
Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience
Acute hospital experience in surgical, medical oncology, or haematology
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
Competency in IV cannulation and CVAD management
Background in medical oncology, haematology, or surgical care
Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. RN HITH/PAC GRADE 3B (Y15): 111,960.00 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
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
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid 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 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 require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
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.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description and click Apply Now, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Michelyn Treadwell
Phone: 03 8559 6801
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 05 May 2026
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment.
To translate the objectives, policies and procedures of the institute into effective action.
To ensure/apply best practice standards of Oncology nursing practice.
Ability to refer patients to outside nursing services.
Enterprise Agreement
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3B HITH/PAC YR1
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Patient, families and carers
Nurse Unit Manager
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Medical Staff
Nursing Staff
Ward Clerks/Administration staff
Allied Health
Other Health Professionals
External
General Practitioners
Health and Community Services Providers
Public Hospitals
Private Health Providers
General Public
Education
Post Graduate Qualification in Oncology Nursing
Skills
Essential Requirements
Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values
Registered Nurse Division 1
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Minimum of three years post registration experience
12 months Recent, acute medical and surgical experience clinical skills
Competency achieved in in the following skills: peripheral cannulation and CVAD management; administration and management of anti-cancer drugs, safe handling of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and hazardous non-cytotoxic drugs and management of cytotoxic and hazardous non-cytotoxic drug spill
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Act as a professional Role Model
Current Victorian Driver’s License
Demonstrate ability to provide education to patients, family and staff
Desirable Requirements
Community nursing experience
Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Current Victorian Driver’s License
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Management of Patient Care Continuum
Responsibility for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation and its evaluation
Assesses patients in a systemic way, identifies the patientsandrsquo health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care. Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family
Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members
Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient
Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated
Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy
Management of patients including patient education and discharge planning
Patient records show documented assessments and plan of care and continuous evaluation of responses to treatment
Maintains professional skills and updates knowledge by attending frequent professional forums and education
2. Clinical Practice, education and research
Contributes to creating a working environment conductive to learning and professional development
Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies
Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist nursing practice
Systemically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of participation in ward/department activities
Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member
3. Professional Practice
Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession and other health care team members
Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others
Contributes and represents the nursing services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within the hospital and ward/department policies and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities
Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care
Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team through attendance and input at ward meetings
Evidence of actively managing workloads
Evidence of costumer focus
Encourages and supports less experienced staff
Acts as a role model to other staff
Actively seeks professional development opportunities
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
4. Communication
Communication with patients, carers and team members
Recognises and responds appropriately to communication of patients, carers and team members
Responds promptly to complaints or concerns
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
Req ID: 7208
Date: 21 Apr 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location: MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Peter Mac @ Home
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Ambulatory Services Operations
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin
Peter Mac @ Home
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
Peter Mac @ Home – Community Nurse- RN
Multiple positions available: Ongoing and Fixed term roles (until 2027)
Grade/Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3B- HITH/PAC nurse (YU15)
Hours: rotating roster 7 days a week.
Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for exciting opportunities at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre—where ordinary days are anything but ordinary, and neither are the people we care for.
Peter Mac is one of the world’s leading integrated cancer research, education, and treatment centres. Every day, our dedicated team works to deliver exceptional cancer care, advance treatment options, and move closer to finding cures for all people affected by cancer.
We are currently at a pivotal moment in the global pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac is proud to be at the forefront. Together, we are shaping a new era in cancer prevention, care, and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
About the Service
Peter Mac @ Home (PM@H) is our acute, home-based oncology service, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The service integrates Hospital in the Home (HITH) and home-based cancer care, funded through the Department of Health.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our PM@H team as a Community Nurse. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in their homes.
You will demonstrate a strong commitment to:
Delivering excellent community-based care
Ongoing professional development (self and others)
Providing evidence-based practice
You will be confident working both autonomously and collaboratively and will contribute to the continued innovation and growth of the service.
Key Responsibilities
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) management
IV fluid administration
Antibiotic administration
Drain tube and VAC management
Disconnection of IV chemotherapy (Baxter)
Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy and immunotherapy)
Post-radiation therapy wound care
Essential Requirements
Current and valid driver’s licence
Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience
Acute hospital experience in surgical, medical oncology, or haematology
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
Competency in IV cannulation and CVAD management
Background in medical oncology, haematology, or surgical care
Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. RN HITH/PAC GRADE 3B (Y15): 111,960.00 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
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
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid 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 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 require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
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.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description and click Apply Now, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Michelyn Treadwell
Phone: 03 8559 6801
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 05 May 2026
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
To provide coordinated acute oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment.
To translate the objectives, policies and procedures of the institute into effective action.
To ensure/apply best practice standards of Oncology nursing practice.
Ability to refer patients to outside nursing services.
Enterprise Agreement
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3B HITH/PAC YR1
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Patient, families and carers
Nurse Unit Manager
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Medical Staff
Nursing Staff
Ward Clerks/Administration staff
Allied Health
Other Health Professionals
External
General Practitioners
Health and Community Services Providers
Public Hospitals
Private Health Providers
General Public
Education
Post Graduate Qualification in Oncology Nursing
Skills
Essential Requirements
Commitment to Peter Mac’s Values and Peter Mac’s Nursing Values
Registered Nurse Division 1
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Minimum of three years post registration experience
12 months Recent, acute medical and surgical experience clinical skills
Competency achieved in in the following skills: peripheral cannulation and CVAD management; administration and management of anti-cancer drugs, safe handling of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and hazardous non-cytotoxic drugs and management of cytotoxic and hazardous non-cytotoxic drug spill
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Act as a professional Role Model
Current Victorian Driver’s License
Demonstrate ability to provide education to patients, family and staff
Desirable Requirements
Community nursing experience
Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Current Victorian Driver’s License
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Management of Patient Care Continuum
Responsibility for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing plan of care, its implementation and its evaluation
Assesses patients in a systemic way, identifies the patientsandrsquo health problems and validates nursing plans of care by involving the patient and/or family in the plan of care. Develops appropriate teaching plans for the patient/family
Integrates information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members
Revise the nursing plan of care appropriately to reflect current or changing status of the patient
Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated
Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy
Management of patients including patient education and discharge planning
Patient records show documented assessments and plan of care and continuous evaluation of responses to treatment
Maintains professional skills and updates knowledge by attending frequent professional forums and education
2. Clinical Practice, education and research
Contributes to creating a working environment conductive to learning and professional development
Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies
Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist nursing practice
Systemically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of participation in ward/department activities
Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member
3. Professional Practice
Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession and other health care team members
Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others
Contributes and represents the nursing services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within the hospital and ward/department policies and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities
Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care
Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team through attendance and input at ward meetings
Evidence of actively managing workloads
Evidence of costumer focus
Encourages and supports less experienced staff
Acts as a role model to other staff
Actively seeks professional development opportunities
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
4. Communication
Communication with patients, carers and team members
Recognises and responds appropriately to communication of patients, carers and team members
Responds promptly to complaints or concerns
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Hith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At Home position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Parkville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
