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Join our team and be part of something bigger.

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are redefining cancer care with a singular focus – to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. Central to this is our mission, to minimise the burden of cancer by providing integrated expert care, delivered with compassion, and founded on research, innovation, education and training.

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New Graduate RN Program

  • 492549
  • Clinical – Nursing
  • Part time
  • Closing on: Aug 6 2026
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Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

COBL sees more than 40,000 people every year for screening, diagnosis or treatment, using the latest technology in a modern, purpose-built cancer hospital.
 
Our specialists take part in multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, psychologists and researchers to provide peer-reviewed, tailored, individualised treatment to patients.
 
COBL is also New South Wales’ and one of Australia’s biggest cancer clinical trials centres, giving our patients access to the world’s newest cancer breakthroughs.
 
We offer New Graduate placements in our Acute Surgical, Medical Oncology. The program includes supernumerary time at commencement, New Graduate peer support meetings and paid study days over the year.
 
If you have an interest in acute medical, surgical or critical care nursing and are interested in starting your career with us, please submit your expression of interest.  You may also contact Learning and Development Manager, Melinda Grimson for a confidential discussion  on melinda.grimson@lh.org.au
 
The selection criteria are listed below.
 
Applicants must successfully complete their study and be eligible to register with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (AHPRA).  Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of vaccinations and provide a valid police check.  You must also meet the following requirements:
  • Be available to undertake 24 months’ employment (72 hrs/fn)
  • Hold Right to work in Australia for the duration of the program. There is no sponsorship available for student visa holders.
  • Display effective interpersonal skills 
  • Demonstrate professional accountability for own actions
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Previous AIN experience or have undertaken placement in oncology 
Your cover letter should address the selection criteria above as well as your reason for applying to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse for your New Graduate program. Also upload as part of your application your third-year clinical placement review/appraisals.

Culture:

We are committed to providing a working environment where everyone is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged because of their Indigenous identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion.

We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.

 

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