Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Apheresis

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Registered Nurse Grade 2

• 12 months fixed term position available - Full - time/Part - time positions available.
• Up to $86,580.00 (YP3) $107,510.00 (YP9) per annum - Full-time equivalent to be pro-rated for part-time.
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

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.

The Role

Ambulatory Cell Therapies, including the Apheresis and Infusion Centre units, is seeking exceptional nurses like you to join our dynamic team. 

The Registered Nurse will deliver evidence based clinical nursing care, using best practice activities, quality systems compliance and excellence in patient and donor management. 

The Registered Nurse within ACT will have the opportunity to care for their patients throughout their Cellular Therapy treatment within both Apheresis and the Infusion Centre.

We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available for a 12-month contract.

Hours of Operation:  Monday to Friday working Early (0800-1630) or late (0930-1800) shifts.

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential criteria: 

• Commitment to Peter Macs Values and Peter Macs Nursing Values.
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• At least 2 years recent acute oncology/haematology experience.
• Current Victorian Working with Childrens.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
• A patient focused approach to care.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills: 

• Administration of Blood Products
• Central Venous Access Device Management
• Management and Administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Nursing Management for Patient Undergoing Cellular Therapies (formally Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation)
• Intravenous Cannulation of Adults and Management
• Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures (Extracorporeal Photopheresis, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Cell Exchange/Depletion)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and highly skilled team at the forefront of cellular therapies. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to submit your application. 

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Taylor Bourchier, Nurse Unit Manager - Ambulatory Cell Therapies

Contact Number: 03 8559 7***
Email: ***************@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 9 September 2026.
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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.