HOCA nurses are committed to providing quality cancer care. They use well-developed clinical and problem-solving skills to actively manage each individual's care with integrity, courage, teamwork and respect. These core values underpin a patient-centred approach to care that encourages patients and their families to work with their nurse to achieve the very best outcomes from treatment.

Cancer care is a rapidly evolving environment, with developments in research and technology frequently providing new treatment options for people with cancer. It demands mature and contemporary decision making, based on established evidence. HOCA nurses strive to deliver this level of care through a commitment to education and communication, and are supported by strong and experienced leadership.

Regular professional and personal learning opportunities extend their level of expertise. They value active listening and encourage communication, working to ensure that in each individual situation a patient's needs are met. The result is that patients and their families are cared for by a confident and competent nursing team whose primary aim is to deliver quality care in an environment conducive to healing.