Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy in the Home (Maternity Leave Cover)

• Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy in the Home (CITH) (Maternity Leave Cover)
• Richmond VIC | Part-time (0.8), Fixed Term

About the Role

Epworth at Home is part of Epworth’s Continuing Care and Support Services Division, delivering Hospital in the Home (HITH), Chemotherapy in the Home (CITH) and broader community care services.  CITH caters to patients of different oncology and haematology cohorts and to those who have difficulty transporting to the hospital.

In this fixed-term, part-time role, you will provide high-quality, home-based cancer care to oncology and haematology patients. Working autonomously, you will travel to patients’ homes to safely administer antineoplastic therapies and deliver comprehensive clinical care.

T his role collaborates closely with your Nurse Unit Manager, VMO’s (oncologists and haematologists) and their respective project managers, oncology pharmacists, and Day Medical Unit Staff, to facilitate optimal, timely and effective administration of home-based cancer treatment. It is essential that you have a strong foundation in antineoplastic drug handling and administration

While primarily supporting CITH, you may also be exposed to HITH patients, with training provided where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe administration of antineoplastic therapies in the home
• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and identify deterioration
• Work autonomously while maintaining strong communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide patient education, monitoring and follow-up care
• Maintain high standards of documentation, safety and escalation

The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an on-call service

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Current AHPRA nursing registration
• Full Australian Driver’s Licence (and ability to pass driving assessment)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CITH, Day Oncology Unit, Oncology or Haematology
• Completed Anti-Cancer Drug Administration Course (ADAC) or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of cancer treatments, escalation and patient management
• IV cannulation certification and venepuncture experience

Clinical Skills

• PICC and CVAD management
• Advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently in a community setting
• Strong prioritisation and time management

Desirable

• HITH or medical/surgical experience
• Complex wound care, drains, or stoma care
• TPN / enteral nutrition management
• Negative pressure therapy or PleurX drain experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

Working at Epworth

• Fully maintained vehicle, phone and laptop provided
• Work across a 24/7 service with an on-call component
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Ongoing professional development and upskilling

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary for a full time Domicillary Nurse – AUD $110,775 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Ready to take your chemotherapy expertise into the community and take your skills beyond the hospital and into patients’ homes?

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the  I'm Interested  button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the position description or contact  talent@epworth.org.au  or call  (03) 9426 0606 .

Please Note:   Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.