Post Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing in 2027
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Enterprise Agreement - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
Req Id - 9586
Post Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing for 2027
- Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in Cancer Nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
- Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
- Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes
About the role
Join Barwon Health as a Registered Nurse in BAX6, working within Medicine, Specialist Medicine and Emergency Medicine. You’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based, consumer-centred care while working collaboratively with patients, families and the broader multidisciplinary team. In this role, you’ll build therapeutic relationships, contribute to individualised care planning and support positive patient outcomes within a complex, high-acuity haematology and oncology inpatient environment
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards and Barwon Health requirements.
- Establish therapeutic relationships and work collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and communicate effectively to support continuity of care.
- Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, audits and service development initiatives within the clinical environment.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience
- Previous cancer nursing experience desired but not essential
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
What the Program Offers
- 12 months: 64 hrs per fortnight, temporary part time commencing January 2027
- In affiliation with The University of Melbourne
- Under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement, eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave
- Rotations through inpatient and outpatient settings
- Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Cancer services education team
Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University
About the service
The Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) at Barwon Health is one of Victoria’s leading regional cancer centres, delivering world-class care to patients across Geelong and the Barwon South West since 1992. With state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, ALCC provides comprehensive services including a 28-bed inpatient unit, day therapy, radiotherapy, apheresis, and a clinical trials unit. Beyond treatment, our Supportive Care Centre and survivorship programs offer holistic support for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.
Baxter 6 is a purpose built, state of the art, 28 bed haematology and medical oncology ward. Our patients are cared for in predominantly single rooms with views of the bay, supporting patients from across the Barwon, Southwest region. Our core services provide acute care for haematology patients, including peripheral stem cell transplants, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care patients and patients on Clinical Trials. We offer exciting education and training opportunities with our affiliation to Melbourne University and our Oncology Nurse educator.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Nursing and Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 25 September 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.