14A – Inpatient Haematology / Oncology
The Registered Nurse Level 1 working in 14A provides safe, evidence‑based nursing care within a 22‑bed inpatient ward that is predominantly haematology focused, with medical and radiation oncology patients. The role involves caring for patients across the full continuum of care from diagnosis through to end‑of‑life, including those receiving chemotherapy, autologous stem cell transplants, radioactive iodine therapy, and treatment for febrile neutropenia. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, symptom management, medication administration, monitoring for clinical deterioration, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supported by senior nurses and clinical development nurses, to deliver high‑quality acute patient care.

Medical Oncology Day Therapy Unit
The Registered Nurse Level 1 in the Medical Oncology Day Therapy Unit delivers patient‑centred nursing care to individuals receiving outpatient cancer treatments. The role includes assessment and preparation of patients for treatment, safe administration of anti‑cancer therapies, monitoring for adverse reactions, patient education, and coordination of care within a fast‑paced outpatient environment. Nurses work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely care while supporting patients throughout their treatment experience and maintaining high clinical and professional standards.

14B – Inpatient Oncology
The Registered Nurse Level 1 in 14B provides high‑quality nursing care to inpatient oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, managing complex symptoms such as pain, nausea, and fatigue, administering medications safely, and monitoring for treatment‑related complications. The nurse works collaboratively with medical, pharmacy, and allied health teams to deliver holistic, patient‑centred care, while supporting patients and families through education, emotional support, and palliative care when required.

Radiation Oncology
The Registered Nurse Level 1 in Radiation Oncology supports patients undergoing radiation treatment by providing education prior to treatment, ongoing assessment, and management of treatment‑related side effects, including skin reactions. The role includes nurse‑led review clinics during treatment and for up to six weeks post‑treatment, collaboration with medical staff to manage complex patient needs, and participation in a transfusion clinic supporting urgent transfusions. Nurses are required to manage patients efficiently, adapt to changing workloads, and work collaboratively within a small, close‑knit team to deliver safe, high‑quality care.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Provide patient centred care within an ethical and professional framework.
• Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of individuals and/or groups.
• Advocate for individuals and or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organisational and management structure.
• Understand and practices within own scope of practice.
• Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care.
• Integrate organisational policy and guidelines with professional standards.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
• High level communication skills and a strong self-directed learning ethics.

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following

Essential

• Tertiary Qualification or related qualification in nursing
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following

Essential

• A minimum 1 years’ experience as Registered Nurse in acute care setting

Desirable

• Prior experience in an acute or subacute hospital setting will be highly desirable
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.
• Driver’s License

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Work a full rotating roster (morning, evening, night shifts) and be available for weekend and after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated clinical competency and commitment to delivering high-quality nursing care, with a focus on best practice, improved health outcomes, and continuous professional development.
2. Passionate about specific areas of nursing, with a strong dedication to quality improvement, policy development, and fostering excellence in care through ongoing learning and reflective practice.
3. Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills, with well-developed interpersonal abilities that support effective engagement with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams in daily clinical practice.
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Frequently
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Occasionally

Physical	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Occasionally
Working outdoors	Occasionally

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Occasionally
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Never
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 – 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 – 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Occasionally
Reaching	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Occasionally
Push/pull	Frequently
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Frequently