Nurse Manager
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns & Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre
Following the internal progression of our long-standing Nurse Manager, we are seeking a passionate and experienced nursing leader to oversee our Radiation Oncology nursing services across Icon Cancer Centre Cairns and the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre.
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, this permanent full-time leadership role offers the opportunity to shape patient care, support and develop an experienced team, and contribute to the ongoing growth of advanced cancer services across Far North Queensland.
Why join us?
- Lead a highly respected and experienced oncology nursing team across two integrated cancer centres.
- Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists and Allied Health professionals.
- Join a service continuing to expand its clinical capability, including advanced stereotactic techniques and broader regional cancer care initiatives.
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package including 5 weeks annual leave and a substantial professional development allowance.
- Permanent full-time Monday to Friday leadership position based in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
About the Role
This is a key operational and clinical leadership role within a busy regional cancer service delivering care across both public and private settings.
You will provide day to day leadership and operational oversight of the nursing workforce, support safe and efficient clinical operations, and foster a culture focused on patient-centred care, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong clinical and operational leadership to the Radiation Oncology nursing team across both Cairns sites.
- Support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care with a strong focus on patient experience and clinical excellence.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, rostering and ongoing staff development.
- Foster a positive and accountable team culture centred on collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders across both Icon and CHHHS environments.
- Support quality improvement activities, accreditation standards, policy compliance and clinical governance processes.
- Contribute to service growth, operational improvement initiatives and future workforce planning.
About You
You are an experienced oncology nurse leader who leads from the front, communicates effectively, and creates an environment where teams feel supported, accountable and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.
Skills & Experience:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Significant post-graduate nursing experience, including demonstrated oncology experience.
- Previous leadership or management experience within a healthcare environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective multidisciplinary relationships.
- Demonstrated experience supporting workforce development, staff mentoring and team culture.
- Understanding of healthcare operations, accreditation standards and clinical governance processes.
- Post-graduate qualifications in oncology, management or leadership (or working toward) highly regarded.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established regional cancer service and build upon the legacy of a highly respected long-term nursing leader.
At Icon, we are committed to developing our people and supporting meaningful career progression. If you are looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact on patients, staff and service delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Icon Group
Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with an expanding presence across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3500 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 50 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.
For more information visit http://www.icongroup.global and follow Icon Group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group
Here’s why our people choose us:
Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Our Culture and Benefits:
At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the inspiring stories of our team members.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
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