Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Cancer Diagnosis Care Navigator at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

133489.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cancer care, Patient navigation, Clinical assessment, Multidisciplinary team coordination, Patient education, Psychosocial support, Care coordination, Clinical documentation, Case management, Oncology nursing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (P71183) Salary: $128,458-133,489 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support Closing Date: 29 April 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you! The Cancer Diagnosis Nurse Navigator plays a central role within the Integrated Cancer Diagnosis Clinic (CDX), acting as the key point of contact for people undergoing assessment for a suspected cancer diagnosis. Working as part of a multidisciplinary specialist team, you will coordinate and support patients throughout their diagnostic journey, from acceptance into CDX through to MDT review and definitive diagnosis. This role involves close collaboration with specialty clinicians, providing clear patient education and emotional support, and identifying and addressing logistical or psychosocial barriers to care to ensure a seamless, patient‑centred experience. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** *** -. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Erin Wells at 0481097676 or erin.wells@act.gov.au #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

The Cancer Diagnosis Nurse Navigator acts as the primary point of contact for patients undergoing assessment for suspected cancer. They coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team, providing patient education and addressing psychosocial barriers to ensure a seamless diagnostic journey.