How do I become a oncology nurse
Get qualified to work as a oncology nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The average salary for registered Oncology Nurses in Australia is $1,680 per week ($87,360 per annum), this includes Oncology Nurses. Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications in breast care, cancer support, stomal therapy, and palliative care nursing.
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There are 325,500 Registered Nurses (RNs) currently working in Australia, this includes Oncology Nurses. There is a growing demand for all types of qualified nurses in every part of Australia, with thousands of new jobs expected over the next 3-5 years.
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To become an Oncology Nurse you must complete a Bachelor of Nursing and then apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you are a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) you should complete a post-graduate qualification. The Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing, Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing, and Master of Advanced Nursing are all excellent choices.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
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Oncology Nurse careers
Oncology Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who specialise in the nursing support and care of cancer patients. They hold post-graduate qualifications in cancer nursing and may work in the cancer wing of large hospitals and cancer treatment centres, Some Oncology Nurses provide home care services.
As an Oncology Nurse you could be answering questions about breast cancer and the different treatment options, providing advice to a cancer patient about hair loss, administering medications, talking to family members while a cancer patient is in surgery, helping a terminal patient with pain management, updating patient records, or just taking a self-care day to rest and rejuvenate.
