Registered Nurse – Oncology (Contract Role)

Registered Nurse – Oncology (Contract Role)

Location: Alice Springs NT
Start Date: 9 November 2026
Contract Duration: 6–12 weeks
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Healthcarelink is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse – Oncology for a short-term contract opportunity. The successful candidate will provide safe, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients in a specialised clinical setting.

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

• Support chemotherapy treatment in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards.

• Perform cannulation and other relevant clinical procedures.

• Monitor patients' conditions and identify potential complications.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

• Current AHPRA registration.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with relevant oncology experience preferred.

• Demonstrated chemotherapy competency.

• Strong cannulation skills.

• Current CV outlining relevant clinical experience.

• Professional references and postgraduate qualifications, where applicable to the position.

• Evidence of immunisation against relevant vaccine-preventable diseases, including varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B.

• Current National Police Check, where required for the placement.

• Evidence of relevant clinical competencies and essential training, as applicable to the facility.

Candidates may be required to provide the following documentation and training evidence, depending on the placement requirements:

• AHPRA registration number and expiry date.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) competency.

• Aseptic technique training, including IV cannulation competency.

• Medication safety training.

• Manual handling training.

• Infection control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training.

• Hand hygiene training.

• Fire and emergency procedures training.

• Work Health and Safety training.

• Clinical deterioration recognition and response training.

• Cultural safety training.

• Additional competencies or qualifications required for oncology services.

Please note: Training currency and credential requirements must be confirmed against the specific facility's requirements. The uploaded November 2025 document relates to NT Health agency placements, so not every requirement may apply to this role.

• Contract duration: 6–12 weeks.

• Proposed commencement: 9 November 2026.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

If you are a qualified Registered Nurse with chemotherapy competency, cannulation skills and relevant clinical experience, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated resume and include details of your oncology experience, current competencies, availability and earliest commencement date.