Experience oncology nursing where you're valued, supported and backed by a team that truly cares.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:10
Requisition ID:REQ
Location: Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday 6th August 2026

Where You’ll Be Working

Join a team where compassion, connection and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. The Oncology Treatment Centre (OTC) at Maitland Hospital provides high-quality chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and supportive cancer treatments to patients across the region. This specialised service is known for delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care within a warm, calm and supportive environment. You’ll become part of a close-knit and highly supportive nursing team that values collaboration, open communication and genuine teamwork. Our culture is one where staff support one another, celebrate successes together and ensure every team member feels respected, valued and empowered in their role. You will be welcomed into the team with a structured orientation program, supernumerary shifts and bedside teaching to support your confidence and success within the role.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of patients and families throughout their cancer treatment journey. As a Registered Nurse within the Oncology Treatment Centre, you will provide expert clinical care while building meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other infusion therapies. Working collaboratively with oncologists, pharmacists, Clinical Nurse Consultants and allied health professionals, you will safely administer treatments, monitor patient responses and provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.



This role offers the perfect balance of advanced clinical practice and compassionate patient-centred care within a dynamic and highly specialised environment.

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with oncology experience and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You thrive within a collaborative team environment and bring strong clinical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to support patients and families through challenging and vulnerable moments with empathy and professionalism.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current experience and demonstratedcompetency in chemotherapy administration(SACT or equivalent)
- Competency in central venous access device management(PICC, CVAD, IVC access)
- Strongclinical judgement, attention to detail and patient‑focused approach
- Ability to work cohesively within asupportive multidisciplinary team
- Experience managingoncological emergenciesand understanding ofcancer treatment pathways/symptom management.

You’ll be welcomed with astructured orientation plan, supernumerary shifts and bedside teaching. Oration
with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

The Perks
AtHunter New England Healthenjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the chance for true Worklife balance




- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

For role related queries or questions contact Preethy Mathai on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate isidentifiedfor the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Casual opportunities may be available for suitable candidates

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📌 Registered Nurse - Oncology (Maitland)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Maitland