About this role
Patient Navigator
• Ongoing, part-time role – 32 hours a fortnight, rotating roster 7 days a week.
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• Up to $115,289 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Patient at Home Care (PAC) service provides specialised oncology care to patients beyond the traditional hospital setting. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Peter Mac and the broader healthcare system, the service supports patients to receive high-quality, safe and compassionate care in their own homes while remaining connected to their treating team.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care in a community-based setting. As part of a highly skilled team, you will provide care and support to patients throughout their cancer treatment journey, helping them access clinical care in the comfort of their home while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
The role offers a high degree of autonomy, strong multidisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families during a critical time in their care.
A regular day will see you:
• Delivering specialised oncology nursing care to patients in their home environment.
• Collaborating with patients, carers, medical staff and allied health professionals to support coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.
• Providing education, guidance and support to patients and families to help them navigate treatment and manage their care confidently.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
About you
You are a compassionate and adaptable nurse who enjoys working independently while remaining closely connected to a multidisciplinary team. You have excellent communication skills, a patient-focused approach and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, families and healthcare professionals. You are committed to delivering high-quality care and continuously developing your clinical expertise.
You'll bring with you:
• Registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• A minimum of three years' post-registration nursing experience, including recent acute medical and surgical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in oncology nursing, including advanced clinical skills relevant to the administration and management of cancer therapies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across healthcare settings.
• Experience providing education and support to patients, families and colleagues.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence and the ability to travel to provide care within the community.
Highly regarded: Community nursing experience and postgraduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Generous 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, submitting your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, 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 contact:
Hiring Manager: Michelyn Treadwell, Nurse Manager
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 18 October 2026
Please note: Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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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.