Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Nurse Practitioner role at a leading regional hospital? Join our Chemotherapy Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Oncology Nurse Practioner to join our Chemotherapy Unit. This position is on an ongoing, full time basis. 

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) is an advanced Practice Nurse, endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), to practice within the Oncology speciality under the legislatively protected title, Nurse Practitioner. The ONP is a recognised expert Clinical Practitioner and a clinical leader, with the advanced knowledge, clinical skills and recognised competence.

The ONP provides advanced nursing care to oncology and haematology patients at LRH, and may develop a role with other oncology/haematology patients in Gippsland. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA. 
• Evidence of recent professional development is desirable. 
• Membership of a professional nursing organisation is desirable. 
• The ability to demonstrate dynamic practice that incorporates application of high-level knowledge and skills in extended practice acros stable, unprediactable and complex situations. 
• The ability to demonstrate professional efficancy, whereby practice is structed in a nursing model and enhanced by autonomy and accountability, deomonstrating Management of Care. 
• The ability to demonstrate clinical leadership, that influences and progresses clinical care, Policy and collaboration, through all levels of the Health Service. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary service delivery framework.
• Advanced leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team. 

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Emily Capaldo, Oncology Nurse Unit Manager via email: ECapaldo@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website: www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application. All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. 

Applications close: 4th June 2025. 

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from international candidates at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au