Hith/Pac Nurse Grade 3B - Peter Mac At Home

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 

 

 

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: Michelyn.Treadwell@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 05 May 2026

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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

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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.

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