Registered Nurse – Inpatient Wards (Cancer Centre)

About the role

Peter Mac, a world leader in cancer research, education and treatment, is recruiting Registered Nurses for its inpatient wards in Melbourne. There are multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions available, with hours negotiable, and one application lets you nominate your preferred clinical area. The advertised pay is $86,210 - $107,510 base (pro rata for part time) plus salary packaging, super, applicable penalties and allowances.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to safe clinical practice, quality improvement and the support and development of less experienced colleagues.
• Work alongside specialist teams in a purpose-built cancer centre.

Required profile

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Acute nursing experience, sound clinical assessment skills and clear communication.
• Oncology, haematology, surgical or palliative care experience is highly regarded, as are relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Experienced acute nurses interested in cancer nursing are also encouraged to apply.
• Enhanced Care requires relevant higher-acuity experience.

What we offer

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging, ward orientation, PDN and nursing education support, specialist career development and excellent staff amenities.
• Wellbeing programs, discounted health insurance and eye care, public transport options and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists.
• Onsite eateries, coffee shops and rooftop garden spaces, and discounted onsite parking subject to availability.
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and ADOs.

To apply, use the Peter Mac careers site to submit a CV and a brief cover letter stating your experience, preferred clinical areas, preferred contracted hours and availability to start. Applications close 11:59pm on 12 November 2026; appointments are subject to meeting vaccination and pre-employment screening requirements.