Assistant in Nursing Oncology

About this role

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 19 July 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification : Assistant In Nursing Remuneration : $1,248.60 - $1,369.90 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ681263 Interested in Oncology Nursing? Join the dynamic and supportive team on Ward 8F at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). Ward 8F is a specialist Oncology and Haematology ward providing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation (including autologous, allogeneic and matched unrelated donor (MUD) transplants), radiotherapy, blood product therapy and other complex oncology treatments. Staff are supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, including the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Consultant, in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work alongside the nursing team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with complex oncology and haematology needs. You will support patients with activities of daily living and contribute to delivering safe, compassionate and effective care. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: • Currently enrolled in second or third year of a Bachelor of Nursing or degree deemed appropriate; or current enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) with evidence of completion of Block 1; or completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care). • Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to work in a team. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Georgia Dawson on Georgia.Dawson@health.nsw.gov.au This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 10 August 2026