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Registered Nurse - Cancer Services
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/681209 |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Tahlia Bear |
| Contact details | 07 4885 5093 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Cancer Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join their team on a permanent or temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services within the health service settings; and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.
About the Team
Our team consists of nursing teams for Oncology Day Unit(ODU), Medical Day Infusions (MDI).
Our aim is to facilitate a holistic, non-discriminatory and quality health service for adult across the continuum to achieve quality outcomes for all patients ensuring safe discharge and appropriate follow up care.
We aim to deliver flexible, patient centred service that provides acute & non acute management for patients and carers with an aim to reduce hospitalisation. Core principals include enhanced patient flow, delivering the right care at the right time in the right setting.
Our service provides care for adult patients with an Oncology and/or Haematology diagnosis, other conditions requiring day infusion treatments. Services include acute, curative, supportive and palliative care treatments for inpatients and outpatients.
Our nurses provide education, treatments, support and assistance to patients, carers and other health professionals.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
