Health Assistant in Nursing

3 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac Full time

Health Assistant in Nursing (HAN) – Medical Oncology Ward 3A

Permanent, Part Time and Full Time Roles – Up to 80 Hours / Fortnight – 07:00 - 15:30 (Sunday-Friday)

Peter Mac continually improves cancer care. Our core values are Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. We value diverse backgrounds to foster innovation, compassion, and to provide the best care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

- Safe and efficient patient care delivery under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Unit Manager.

- Assist with personal hygiene, mobility and positioning, nutritional support, and elimination needs.

- Support patient positioning, transfers and ambulation to enhance recovery.

- Provide continuous observation and maintain a clean, safe environment.

- Assist with equipment and supplies management, ensuring adequate stock levels.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to achieve optimal health outcomes.

- Maintain accurate documentation of care, clinical records, and administrative tasks.

- Participate in continuing professional development, supervision, and training.

Essential Requirements

- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent.

- Well‑developed interpersonal skills.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Organisational, time‑management, planning and prioritising skills.

- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

- Patient‑centred and compassionate approach to care.

- Previous experience in an acute healthcare setting (desired).

Background & Facilities

The medical oncology ward is a 32‑bed unit on level 3 at Peter Mac, offering single and double rooms with entertainment systems and online meal ordering. Patients receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, symptom management, palliative care and adolescent care.

Training & On‑boarding

Orientation includes hospital and nursing orientation, EMR training, communication skills training, manual handling training, safety training, and occupational violence and aggression training.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Hiring Manager: Lisa Cameron
Email: Lisa.Cameron@petermac.org
Phone: (03) 8559 5300

Applications close: 11:59 PM Tuesday 16 December 2025

Why Work for Peter Mac

- Benefit package including health and wellbeing programs, flexible work practices, financial benefits such as salary packaging, and award‑winning facilities.

- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

- Peter Mac is a child‑safe organisation with a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria and pays respects to their Elders past and present.

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