Registered Nurse - Day Oncology

Join Our Growing Oncology Team at Epworth Geelong!

Exciting things are happening at Epworth Geelong! Our new purpose-built Day Oncology Unit is now in full swing, with design concepts finalised and construction set to begin soon. This state-of-the-art facility will double our chair capacity from 10 to 20 and add two additional beds, significantly enhancing our ability to deliver cancer, haematology, and infusion services.

Registered Nurse – Oncology Day Unit

Are you a passionate and experienced Oncology Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment?

We are seeking dedicated full time, part time and casual Registered Nurses with extensive experience in Oncology Nursing and chemotherapy administration to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to be part of a service that values compassion, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.

This expansion is a key milestone in our Epworth Geelong Growth Strategy, enabling us to provide greater access for specialist doctors and care for more patients across Geelong and the surrounding regions. The new unit is expected to open in early 2026—and we’re building our team now!

About the Role

As a valued member of our Oncology Day Unit, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based care to Oncology and Haematology patients
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and manage treatment side effects
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Contribute to the growth and development of our Oncology services

To be successful in this role:

You are a skilled and compassionate nurse who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care. You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Extensive Oncology/Haematology experience in a Day Unit setting
• Chemotherapy administration certification and experience with immunotherapy
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to continuous learning and best practice in cancer care
• Postgraduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing (or working towards) – highly desirable

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria.  It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Be part of this exciting new chapter at Epworth Geelong and help shape the future of cancer care in our region.  Ready to take the next step in your Oncology nursing career and make a real difference in the lives of patients, we’d love to hear from you.

Enquire / Apply

To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

For more information, refer to the position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au 

The annual salary for a full time Registered Nurses – AUD $71,622 - $100,564 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.