Registered Nurse Grade 2

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Medical and Cancer Services Division 

Austin Health is one of the largest cancer service providers in Victoria. A complete range of services are delivered to patients and their families, including, medical oncology, clinical haematology, radiation oncology, cancer genetics, palliative medicine, wellness and supportive care programs, an active volunteer program and specialist cancer surgery. These services are all provided in an environment that integrates research, teaching and training. 

About Radiation Oncology

Austin Health is one of four health service ‘hubs’ in Victoria which operate radiotherapy services. Austin Health operates two radiation oncology centres in Victoria under the State Governments hub and spoke model. The metro hub is based at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre) in Heidelberg and the Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is housed in the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC). Both centres provide multi-disciplinary care including both nursing and allied health services, innovative and progressive approaches to treatment underpinned by the guiding principle of patient centred care and wellness for all patients. 

The multi-disciplinary teams at both sites are committed to excellence in practice and care. Staff undertake a range of professional development activities, are involved in research trials and liaise and consult with a wide range of specialists and health care professionals to ensure the care offered is at the leading edge of technology. The equipment at both sites is state-of-the-art, and the treatment options available ensure every disease site is treated according to best practice. 

The ONJ Radiation Oncology Department runs weekdays and some public holidays. The department is located on Level 2 in the ONJ Centre. There are 3 Linac Machines, 1 MR Linac machine, 1 MR Simulation Machine and 1 CT Simulation Machine within the department. There is also a Brachytherapy service that runs twice a week and Superficial Treatment as well. The department provides patient centred care and treatment to inpatients and outpatients that are referred to the service.

About the role 

As a Registered Nurse at Austin Health you are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for our patients .

A regular day will see you:   

• Delivering safe, evidence‑based nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, including assessment, education, symptom management and treatment coordination
• Collaborating closely with radiation therapists, oncologists and the broader multidisciplinary team to support personalised patient care plans
• Providing compassionate support to patients and families, helping them navigate treatment pathways and understand expected side effects and self‑care strategies
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, contributing to quality improvement activities, and promoting a positive, patient‑centred culture within the department.

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: 

• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognise, escalate and manage treatment‑related toxicities in a timely and evidence‑based manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and supportive engagement with patients and families.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn within a specialised oncology environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced outpatient setting while maintaining high standards of organisation, safety and patient‑centred care.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kirsten Oataway, Nurse Unit Manager at Kirsten.Oataway@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026