Oncology Liaison Nurse

Fixed term part time (12 months maternity cover)

Malvern

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

About the role

Are you an experienced oncology nurse with a passion for guiding patients through their cancer journey? Do you thrive in a role where you can provide expert clinical support, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact on patient care and a positive difference to our patient’s cancer journey?

Cabrini Health is seeking a dedicated Oncology Liaison Nurse to be a key advocate and support system for our oncology and haematology patients. In this role, you will work closely with specialists, nursing teams, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

This fixed term maternity leave cover role (12 months) offers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to patients at every stage of their cancer journey.
• Collaborate with medical specialists, nursing teams, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Act as a trusted clinical resource, offering expertise on symptom management and best-practice oncology care.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including nurse managers and oncology consultants across Cabrini.
• Support service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care pathways.

About you:

• Postgraduate qualification in Oncology (or currently working towards).
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 8+ years of acute nursing experience, with significant experience in oncology and haematology.
• Strong understanding of contemporary oncology care and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for patient advocacy.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Convenience: Vibrant Malvern location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport
• Travel Perks: Myki Commuter discounted fares
• A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services

If you’re an oncology nursing professional who is compassionate, proactive, and dedicated to enhancing patient care, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Cabrini and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of those facing cancer.

To view the full position description, please click here

Enquiries should be directed to: Anne-Marie Robinson – Clinical Services Director – Medical Services on 9508 1490

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.