McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Multi-tumour) at SA Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

136010.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Clinical Expertise, Oncology Nursing, Palliative Care, Cancer Care, Person-Centred Care, Care Coordination, Clinical Leadership, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Service Development, Mentoring, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Risk Management, Culturally Safe Practice, Change Management, Data Collection

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Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/50b9080d-a71a-4612-a47e-c9449fec8d0e.png] * Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health * Position located in Port Lincoln * Salary: RN/M3 $130,190 - $136,010 p.a (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave loading + Zone Allowance + Salary Sacrifice Benefits * Temporary Part Time contract working 30.4 hours per week, up to 31 March 2029 Lead, mentor, and deliver advanced cancer care while expanding your professional expertise The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering expert, person-centred cancer care across lung and colorectal streams within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN). Guided by the McGrath Model of Cancer Care, this role provides advanced clinical nursing expertise, care coordination and leadership across the full cancer care continuum. This is a rare opportunity to work at an advanced practice level while enjoying the benefits of regional living. EFNLHN offers a unique lifestyle where meaningful work meets space, community connection and balance. You’ll enjoy shorter commutes, a supportive professional environment, strong community relationships, and access to stunning coastlines, outback landscapes and a relaxed pace of life - all while making a genuine difference for people who need specialist cancer care close to home. In return, we offer a professionally rewarding role with autonomy, influence, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, support for ongoing education, and the opportunity to shape and improve cancer care services across a diverse regional population. What You’ll Do: * Provide expert clinical cancer nursing care and individual case management, including comprehensive assessment, treatment coordination, therapeutic interventions, discharge planning and hospital avoidance strategies across lung and colorectal care pathways. * Deliver clinical leadership and consultancy to nursing and multidisciplinary teams, supporting integrated care planning, risk management, and the development of best-practice cancer care models across EFNLHN. * Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development, research, and change management initiatives aligned with organisational priorities and the McGrath Model of Cancer Care. * Educate, mentor and support nurses and other health professionals, fostering a positive learning culture, professional development and the sustainability of specialist cancer nursing skills in the region, including active participation in McGrath Foundation education and information-sharing events. * Maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, the McGrath Foundation and external organisations, while ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, governance and accountability for clinical practice outcomes. What We’re Looking For: * Do you have advanced clinical expertise in oncology, palliative care or cancer nursing and a passion for delivering evidence-based, person-centred care? * Are you an experienced registered nurse who thrives in autonomous practice and values leadership, innovation and service improvement? * Do you enjoy working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and supporting staff, consumers and families through complex cancer journeys? * Are you committed to culturally safe practice, with experience or a genuine willingness to work respectfully with Aboriginal consumers and communities? About EFNLHN With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you. The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna. Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications. Click here [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/working+for+sa+health/our+services/working+at+efnlhn/working+at+eyre+and+far+north+local+health+network] to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Why Join Us * Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care. * Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtZwnF_jlr-iv2ZkRi7_asJF9LYAl3CTrCXw7hBHlu8JqbF3nRuoWVpdcm5vcFJ6Wd0fnLoqy8a4-_iUsxZ2YJ6oLQTkZkl9c-HiT0nCBVZ-YqIy4ukHDH5_5MZ5EGHa_skls136cU28kHjZDunMf47Q~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C6945b54031684a8741d508de3cf5e102%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639015223911862496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cyFM8%2BL1c8eHsdg41gtu62nx%2BlvnPC99jTXdqWf5szY%3D&reserved=0] * Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program * Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0]. * Paid leave including leave loading * Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. Applicant Information The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) * DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) * National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) * NDIS Worker Check * Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] in the workplace. For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 927561 Enquiries Karen Crossman Clinical Operations Manager-Nursing Phone: 86261310 E-mail: karen.crossman@sa.gov.au [karen.crossman@sa.gov.au] Application Closing Date: 9 April 2026, 11:55PM Eligibility: Open to Everyone Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information 927561 McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtNgbrmIkzeKOs4SrxSo32wqvbULt8vvaZD7E8CzzvGJ1irPHmRIriU6Mci09tPPmXT-tPV1I4WXaBTYFv9sAkmLgivPI7OgPbWIU3NMQh0A5PsqcH3_Y4Cq8Y1Mapec6P1O4Q1NEEADzJUcizjd1SAw%7e%7e]

Responsibilities

The role involves leading, mentoring, and delivering expert, person-centred cancer care across lung and colorectal streams, providing advanced clinical nursing expertise, care coordination, and leadership across the full cancer care continuum. Responsibilities include providing expert clinical care, case management, delivering clinical leadership and consultancy to teams, leading quality improvement initiatives, and educating/mentoring other health professionals.