Health Assistant in Nursing

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

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)

OUR PATIENTS

Our medical oncology team cares for patients who have been diagnosed with lung, head and neck, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, neurological, gynaecological, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, skin and melanoma cancers, paediatric inpatients and those receiving nuclear medicine therapies. The treatment modalities provided to patients include chemotherapy, external beam radiotherapy, nuclear medicine treatments, symptom management, palliative care and adolescent care.

OUR TEAM

Our multidisciplinary medical oncology team has an exceptional culture of learning and support. Together we work to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and best health outcomes possible. As a HAN within the team, you will have access to a full-time ward-based nurse educator known as the Practice Development Nurse. Our HANs work under the delegation and supervision of the Registered Nurses in the team to provide direct and indirect patient support.

OUR FACILITIES

The medical oncology ward is a 32-bed unit located on level 3 at Peter Mac. Our patients are cared for in single and double rooms with a patient entertainment system, online meal ordering and access to our communal spaces within and external to the ward. Peter Mac sits within the Parkville precinct and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or car with staff parking available onsite. Peter Mac also boasts great coffee and food at our multiple cafés.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will have access to an orientation program that includes:

• Hospital and nursing orientation

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training

• Your Thoughts Matter - communication skills training

• Smart Moves - clinical manual handling training

• Speaking up for safety training

• Occupational violence and aggression (OVA) training

YOU - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent

• Well-developed interpersonal skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and prioritizing skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Patient centred and compassionate approach to care.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're passionate about making a difference in cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact -

Hiring Manager: Lisa Cameron

Email:

Phone:

Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 16 December 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

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