Cancer Care & Oncology Registered Nurses – Darwin & Katherine

Job Description

Cancer Care & Oncology Registered Nurses – Darwin & Katherine | Northern Territory

Up to $80/hr + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible 6–24 week contracts

Join HealthX as an experienced Cancer Care or Oncology Registered Nurse and take your skills to Royal Darwin Hospital or Katherine Hospital. These contracts offer competitive earning potential, rewarding specialist nursing experience, and the chance to explore Australia's spectacular Top End.

Why you'll love this opportunity

• Up to $80 per hour + super + penalties
  Competitive hourly rates, with superannuation and applicable shift penalties paid in addition

• Travel and accommodation provided
  HealthX covers travel and accommodation costs so you can focus on patient care

• Flexible 6–24 week contracts
  Choose contract lengths that suit your lifestyle, with opportunities to extend

• Build on your cancer care and oncology expertise
  Support patients throughout their treatment alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams

• Explore Darwin and Katherine
  Experience Darwin's vibrant waterfront, Katherine's spectacular natural surroundings, and the unique lifestyle of the Top End

• Dedicated consultant support
  Personalised support throughout your contract from application to completion

• Simplified onboarding process
  In-house compliance support to make onboarding smooth and efficient

• $500 referral bonus
  Earn additional rewards by referring successful nursing candidates

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Cancer Care and Oncology Registered Nurses for cancer care clinic and oncology opportunities at Royal Darwin Hospital and Katherine Hospital. These positions offer the opportunity to deliver compassionate, specialist nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing throughout their care.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within cancer care clinic and oncology settings

• Complete patient assessments and monitor responses to cancer treatments

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments within your verified competencies and facility protocols

• Recognise and escalate treatment-related complications, infusion reactions, and clinical deterioration

• Access and manage central venous access devices, PICC lines, and peripheral IV cannulas within your scope of practice

• Support symptom management, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and other treatment-related side effects

• Educate patients and families about treatment, side effects, and when to seek assistance

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated treatment and ongoing care

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection prevention and safe handling procedures

Locations – Northern Territory

• Royal Darwin Hospital – Darwin

• Katherine Hospital – Katherine

(Placements within cancer care clinic and oncology services are subject to current vacancies and your clinical experience. Flexibility across both locations is highly valued.)

Why choose nursing contracts in the Northern Territory

• Experience some of Australia's most unique and diverse landscapes

• Explore iconic destinations including Kakadu, Litchfield National Park, and Nitmiluk Gorge

• Enjoy Darwin's tropical city lifestyle or experience Katherine's welcoming regional community

• Support services caring for patients from metropolitan, regional, and remote communities

• Develop your specialist nursing skills through diverse cancer care presentations

• Learn about rich Indigenous cultures and connect with vibrant local communities

• Combine professional growth with adventure and travel

What you'll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate nursing experience in oncology or cancer care

• Recent experience supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment

• Chemotherapy administration competence and ADAC certification for chemotherapy delivery roles

• Competence in CVAD, PICC, and peripheral IV cannula management

• Confidence recognising and responding to oncology emergencies and treatment-related complications

• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting patients and families

• Ability to work confidently within a busy specialist clinical environment

• Australian working rights

Why HealthX

At HealthX, we’re more than a recruiter. We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care. When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values safe, high-quality care as much as you do. We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.

Ready for your next cancer care or oncology nursing contract in Darwin or Katherine?

Click Apply and submit your CV to register your interest.

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Tim Brown
tim.brown@healthx.com.au
0429 925 828