Enrolled & Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

St John of God Geelong Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has an accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services.

About the role

You will provide comprehensive care to patients on our Medical/ Oncology / Haematology and Palliative Care ward, working alongside various clinicians to provide acute medical (respiratory, renal, geriatric and general medical) and specialised cancer treatment, including oncology, haematology and palliative care.

Permanent full-time role available, part-time will be considered with the opportunity for multiple candidates to be hired to fill the position. This role requires availability for all shifts (AM / PM / Night Duty / Weekends) across 7 days.

Please provide a short, one page cover letter with your application out lining your compatibility for the role and whether you are looking for full time or part-time hours.

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.

• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.

• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.

• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.

• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse, with recent acute inpatient experience and demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Oncology experience (including cytotoxic medication administration) will be highly regarded.

To succeed you will have the ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
 

The Benefits:

• Salary $67,397 to $107,881 (pro rata if part time), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent full-time or part-time positions available - hours negotiated with suitable applicants

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Tegan Sizer, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5226 8899

Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.