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Your role

Icon Group’s Graduate Nurse Program offers a comprehensive specialised training and development opportunity for new nurse graduates. The Graduate Nursing Program runs for 12 months commencing on the 10th of February 2025. The graduate program will be based in a Medical Oncology/hematology setting, also giving you experience within Radiation Oncology. The successful applicants will be initially offered a 12-month Contract for the graduate program and will be working 0.8 FTE across Monday-Friday (roughly 30 hours per week)

The program is designed to advance your clinical knowledge by offering comprehensive training and development opportunities across medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology. Their specialist Nurse Education Team works with a network of experienced preceptors and nursing staff in the Icon cancer centres to provide training, mentorship and guidance. Their evidence-based teaching program will ensure you receive the support and development you need to truly immerse yourself in an oncology nursing career.

Icon centres are located in metropolitan, regional and rural areas around Australia as part of their dedication to delivering the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.

About you

The company are seeking team-oriented, enthusiastic graduates who are motivated and ready to learn from the team while working for a growing and constantly moving organisation. Most importantly, you will be patient-focused, ready to learn and welcome the opportunity to be challenged, actively applying yourself in a dynamic cancer care environment. 

To be eligible for the Graduate Nursing Program, you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification
• AHPRA nursing registration prior to commencement

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. They encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Icon is truly dedicated to providing genuine patient-centred care and what unites them is the community they have built. Icon’s future success depends on the quality and commitment of the team, so they are devoted to empowering people to thrive in their careers through personal and professional growth.

Benefits at Icon

• Outstanding opportunities to build a strong foundation for a specialist nursing career in oncology
• Structured professional training provided
• Competitive remuneration
• Valued rewards and recognition program
• Professional development and goal-setting program

To learn more about why employees work for Icon Group, watch this video:

Training & development

According to a testimonial from a 2023 Icon Graduate Nurse, the Nurse Graduate Program is highly recommended for its strong support and comprehensive training, especially during the initial 3 months. The program is praised for its skilled educators, supportive learning environment, and ongoing education sessions throughout the year. The testimonial emphasizes the rewarding nature of cancer care nursing and how the program is tailored to help new graduates succeed in this challenging yet fulfilling field.

How to apply

To apply for this program, the initial application should include your Resume (Detailing education and any previous employment) and a Cover Letter (a one or two-page letter introducing yourself and detailing why you wish to pursue a career in Oncology Nursing / Cancer Care).

Please attach any Clinical Placement reports (SPOT Feedback, ANSAT etc) as part of your Cover Letter (Optional)

Source

The following source was used in researching this page:

• iconcancercentre.com.au/careers/
• icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/