Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Hospital in the Home has developed another branch of their service that Epworth Healthcare provides in the community. Chemotherapy (Chemo) in the Home which will provide Chemotherapy to eligible patients in the comforts of their home.

Opportunities exist for you to work on a permanent part-time or full-time basis as an RN will who  thrive on seeing a wide variety of acute patients in the comfort of their own home. The successful applicant will be working independently, visiting patients in their homes, to administer antineoplastic drugs from a defined list of approved treatments. 

Although medications will be checked with another qualified nurse prior to leaving the hospital, and again at the point of care, it is essential that you have a strong foundation in antineoplastic drug handling and administration.

You will also be a part of the Hospital in the Home Team team who will equip you with the skills in providing community nursing. You will work alongside Medical Practitioners in the team and will report to the Nurse Unit Manager.

The HITH unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an on-call service.  At Epworth, a car, phone and laptop are provided on the days that you will work.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing high quality nursing care and experience to patients
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Working collaboratively with fellow members of the multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role…

You will need to be a Registered Nurse with the completion of Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) or similar courses.

You will have

• A Full Driver's License
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Experience in working in a Chemo ward or Day Oncology Unit for at least 2 years
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $66,710 - $93,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, refer to the position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.