Registered Nurse - Radiotherapy

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

About the role

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse and seeking a diverse role at a leading regional hospital? Join the Radiotherapy team at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (Radiotherapy) to join our Gippsland Radiation Oncology team on a part-time (0.4EFT) fixed term for 12 months. We seeking to appoint casual positions as well.

In this role, you will provide a safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care to individuals undergoing radiation therapy at Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will deliver direct nursing care, collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, and support patients and their families throughout their treatment journey. You will contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and professional excellence within the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to develop their skills in a specialised area while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving radiation treatment.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to plan and coordinate individualised patient care.
• Maintain professional and ethical nursing practice in line with legislation, policies, and standards.
• Support the rights, safety, and wellbeing of patients and their families.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive clinical environment. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Recent clinical nursing experience with well-developed clinical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Compassion, empathy, integrity, and respect in delivering patient care.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Radiation Oncology or Chemotherapy (Desirable)

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, Nurse Unit Manager Chemotherapy via email: Emily.Capaldo@lrh.com.au or Mat Norman, Deputy Operations Manager via email on Mathew.Norman@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. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 25th September 2025

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, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for the 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