- Location
- NSW-Gateshead-Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Australia
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
Care to join the team?
Looking for a nursing role that gives you your evenings and weekends back?
At GenesisCare Newcastle (Lake Macquarie Private Hospital), we're looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our close-knit Radiation Oncology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people undergoing cancer treatment.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: a rewarding career in specialised cancer care and the work life balance you've been searching for.
No previous Radiation Oncology experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you build your skills and confidence in this highly rewarding specialty.
Working Monday to Friday clinic hours only, you'll be part of a collaborative and patient focused team where your expertise, empathy, and contribution are genuinely valued.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, professional growth, and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.
More specifically, you will:
You will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey while delivering safe, high-quality care every day.
- Provide compassionate, patient centred nursing care within a Radiation Oncology setting
- Deliver patient education and clinical care, including medication administration, symptom management, skin assessments, and wound care
- Coordinate daily patient appointments and clinical workflows to ensure a smooth treatment experience
- Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, Allied Health professionals, and Patient Services teams
- Build trusted relationships with patients and their families through effective communication and support
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care
- Adhere to clinical protocols, infection control requirements, and evidence-based practice standards
- Apply medication safety principles and participating in quality improvement initiatives
- Use structured communication tools such as ISBAR to promote safe and effective teamwork
We're interested in hearing from people who have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum of two years' post graduate nursing experience preferred
- Experience in oncology, haematology, or Radiation Oncology will be highly regarded, although not essential
- Experience in wound care management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- A commitment to delivering best practice patient care and continuous improvement
- An eagerness to learn and develop within a specialised clinical environment
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits of joining our team:
At GenesisCare, we believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. In return, you'll enjoy:
- Monday to Friday roster with no night shifts, weekends, or on call requirements
- Genuine work life balance, allowing more time for family, friends, and the things you enjoy
- Comprehensive training and development in Radiation Oncology nursing
- Access to ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team where your contributions are recognised and celebrated
- Opportunities to work with leading specialists in cancer care
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including discounts with Qantas, Bupa, and major fitness providers
- Free and confidential wellbeing support services for you and your family, including counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial guidance, and legal support
- The opportunity to build a meaningful career with one of Australia's leading integrated cancer care providers
About GenesisCare
By joining GenesisCare, you will be joining a highly progressive and passionate team of healthcare professionals and support staff, united by a common purpose: to design care experiences that deliver the best possible life outcomes. The ambition for better cancer care that began our story, has grown into a passionate team of ~2,000 employees across 50 locations nationally. Join us to design better care and enjoy a career with purpose.
GenesisCare is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.