Nurse Clinical Lead

We are the McGrath Foundation. Each of us, and all of us, together. And what we do matters. It matters to the thousands of families going through cancer. They are why we show up each day. The families we know and the ones we don’t. The families that need the support of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse. Showing up at the McGrath Foundation means showing up with your head and your heart. It means bringing all your knowledge, your expertise, and your experiences. And matching it with all your care, your courage and the commitment to support others. We are the McGrath Foundation. Care to join us? Why the McGrath Foundation is a great place to work: We have a clear purpose: What we do and why we do it matters. We have a strong brand: We are a trusted and well-known brand across Australia. We support flexibility: We embrace hybrid working and where possible, offer flexibility in core hours, including part-time options. We offer attractive salary packaging benefits: Not-for-Profit salary packaging is offered to reduce your taxable income and keep more of your pay in your pocket. We care about your overall wellbeing: We offer a range of generous leave options and free access to Sonder, an innovative total wellbeing platform. We have fun, together: The annual Pink Test and is our major fundraising event and it’s part of our DNA. We come together and work as a team to make it happen. We have fun and celebrate our success, because success means we can help deliver care to more people experiencing cancer. More about the role: Due to our exciting expansion into care for all cancer, we are evolving as an organisation. We are growing our nurse cohort beyond breast and are now funding McGrath Cancer Care Nurses (MCCNs) who will support people who have been diagnosed with other cancers. We’re looking to add to our existing highly skilled Nurse Clinical Lead team with this impactful role as Nurse Clinical Lead – All Cancers. This role is part of the Nursing Program function which is at the heart of McGrath Foundation’s purpose. As a cancer nurse specialist, you will play an integral part in supporting and mentoring our McGrath Cancer Care Nurses in Queensland (QLD) who are providing care to people with a range of cancer tumours. To provide you with some more detail, key responsibilities include: Providing oncology nursing expertise to the McGrath Model of Care around treatment pathways and protocols for cancer nursing Working with the Nursing Program team to ensure consistency of information and support for MCCNs Sharing specialist clinical knowledge with the Nursing Program team and the greater McGrath Foundation team Monitoring and mentoring to MCCNs caring for people with cancer through providing clinical knowledge and guidance Applying expertise and professional experience to provide insights into the Nursing Program processes and offer feedback on opportunities to strengthen these processes What you bring to the role: This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a cancer nurse specialist who is motivated and excited to play a key role in evolving the McGrath Model of Care as we take our care to all cancers. The ideal candidate presents the following skills, experience and qualifications: Registered Nurse and current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Tertiary Education qualifications in cancer nursing, ideally at Master level Minimum 5 years’ recent clinical experience caring for people with cancer (solid tumour types) Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities Ability to develop and deliver program and education content for the Nursing Program team and MCCN cohort This is a permanent part-time position, working 4 days per week (0.8 FTE). You must reside in Queensland and have cancer nursing experience in Queensland. Working remotely is an option with the ability to travel locally/interstate as required. Remuneration is based on Clinical Nurse Grade 7. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you Please contact the People and Culture team via if you have any questions. The McGrath Foundation is an employer of equal opportunity and celebrates the diversity of our team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to participate in our recruitment processes. This is a direct search process so respectfully, no agencies please. Role Type Company Overview We raise money to fund McGrath Cancer Care Nurses right across Australia and deliver world-leading clinical, psychosocial and emotional support to people with any type of cancer throughout their treatment. Every day, our team shows up with head and heart. Together, we bring our knowledge, expertise and commitment to supporting others through the Foundation, knowing that what we do makes a difference to the thousands of families going through cancer. #J-18808-Ljbffr