Registered Nurse - Oncology Ambulatory Care Centre - Westmead
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 74317.94 - 104336.27 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ652481
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 10 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact: Clare Bradley on clare.bradley@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Oncology Ambulatory Care Centre provides ambulatory care to oncology patients who are being treated by The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s Cancer Centre for Children and Advanced Therapeutics, within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN). Patient care is provided in an ambulatory setting to minimise the substantial impact of the cancer diagnosis and treatment on family life. The aim of the Oncology Ambulatory Care Centre is to provide a range of ambulatory and community services for children and young people living with cancer from a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to achieve the best health outcomes and maximise the quality of life for children, young people and their carers within the cancer service. We specialise in providing expert and compassionate outpatient care to children and young people living with cancer. Nurses working on this unit work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, timely and coordinated care. Our focus in ambulatory and community services allows us to maintain normality for families during challenging times, providing care both in our treatment centre and in patients’ homes. Join our team if you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families living with cancer. We are offering Full time or Part time positions.
Core skills:
• Nurses specialise in chemotherapy and blood support administration, mastering the safe and effective delivery of medications to paediatric patients undergoing treatment for malignant and non malignant conditions
• They provide expert clinical care including symptom management, providing compassionate care to alleviate discomfort and improve quality of life for patients
• Nurses excel in multidisciplinary collaboration, working closely with specialists to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Recent paediatric experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.
- Effective time management skills
- Computer literacy.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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