Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $115,538 - $119,428
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6646
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fixed Term, Part-Time Role -64hrs per Fortnight
The Peter MacCallum Operating Suite is a dynamic and vibrant environment encompassing eight operating theatres and an extensive Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). The unit provides comprehensive anaesthetic and surgical services for patients requiring surgery for cancer. Care is delivered through an integrated multidisciplinary approach, utilising purpose built, state of the art infrastructure. The operating theatres are integrated to support intraoperative radiotherapy, 2-D and 3-D laparoscopic equipment, and an established Da Vinci Robotic program.
The Operating Theatre Practice Development Nurse (PDN) is a senior leadership position with considerable perioperative knowledge, skills, and experience across a range of surgical specialties. At Peter Mac, the Operating Theatre PDN provides professional development across the following surgical specialties:
• Colorectal and Gynaecology Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Urology and Brachytherapy
• Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Hepatobiliary Surgery
• ENT/Head & Neck Surgery
• Breast, Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
The Ideal Applicant
As a clinical leader, the Operating Theatre PDN will support staff through advanced clinical practice models, whilst promoting personal and professional accountability for the professional development of the Scrub/Scout nursing staff. This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changes within a growing and supportive environment.
The applicant will ideally demonstrate:
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Extensive nursing or education expertise preferably in Oncology nursing.
• Commitment to improvement and excellence in the delivery of outcomes.
• Willingness to provide best evidenced based practice and mentorship.
We can offer you:
• Comprehensive supportive orientation and opportunities to grow your career
• A real focus on staff wellbeing with our nurses CARE program
• Salary packaging
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 - ANUM Year 1 (YW11) $115,538.80 per annum (full-time equivalent - $97,295.83 per annum prorated for part-time) to ANUM Year 2 (YW12) $119,428.40 per annum (full-time equivalent - $100,571.28 per annum prorated for part-time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Catherine Clifford - Nurse Unit Manager
Contact Number: 03 8559 5730
Email: [email protected]
Applications close: 11:59 Monday 15 December 2025
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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