Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Oncology) – Icon Cancer Centre Chermside

• Develop your Career within a Highly Innovative, Research-Focussed, Rapidly Expanding Cancer Care Organisation
• Deliver Exceptional Patient Care with a Supportive and Collaborative Team at our 25-Chair Day Oncology Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time (48 hours/fortnight) – Monday-Friday Shifts
• Chermside Medical Complex, 1/956 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032 

Learn more about our centre and services offered at Chermside https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/chermside

About the Role:

We have a new opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis. Based at the Icon Cancer Centre Chermside this role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager and Site Manager and is responsible for providing medical oncology nursing care to our patients. Our clinic hours are 8am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute expert advice and demonstrate contemporary nursing knowledge and skill in oncology nursing practice in accordance with current legislation and professional standards and codes of practice
• Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
• Patient assessment, observation and education including expert management of treatment related side effects
• Inserting and care of peripheral and central access devices
• Assisting doctors with procedures and providing pre and post procedure care and education
• Maintaining and updating patients written and electronic records
• Providing emotional support to patients, families and carers
• Support the Nurse Manager in the day-to-day operations
• Support a high-performance culture that delivers quality patient care services through a patient centric and collaborative approach  

About You:

To ensure our integrated cancer centre delivers an exceptional experience for patients, their families, doctors, our staff and visitors, we are seeking a candidate who consistently demonstrates values aligned to those of the organisation, flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude. 

In return we offer a friendly, flexible and dynamic work environment, career development pathways, unique rewards and benefits and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.
  
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Hold current registration with AHPRA.
• Recent experience in Oncology Nursing is desirable but not essential and training will be provided as part of induction (surgical nursing also highly regarded)
• Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient care and service.

About Icon:

Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand, Asia and UK. With over 3500 employees our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 32 radiation oncology centres and 10 comprehensive centres offering, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof. The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.

Icon is dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to communities across Australia. Given the size of Icon, we can provide extensive opportunities within an ideal environment to progress your career, access far reaching opportunities and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.

Here’s why our people choose us: 

Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.  
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.  
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.  
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.  
  
Extra benefits for YOU:  

• Career-Enhancing Training: Access dedicated, industry-recognized training courses to boost your career.
• Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development: Enjoy a structured career pathway and competitive pay.
• Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.
• Flexible Work Arrangements where applicable: Benefit from flexible options, including hybrid work environments, compressed work weeks, and varying start-finish times.
• Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave as a permanent employee.
• Wellness Support: Utilize resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.
• Global Opportunities: Explore exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion.
• Middleton Scholarship Program: Apply for our internal scholarship to support your professional development.  

We’re excited for you to join us!  

At Icon, build relationships that matter. Apply Now because At Icon, You Can. 
 
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.  
  
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPD’s.

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