McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Employment Type Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until June 2027 Location Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre - Campbelltown Hospital Position Classification Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 Remuneration $2,603.10 - $2,654.99 per week Requisition ID REQ Application Close Date 23/11/2025 Interview Date Range 26/11/2025 – 03/12/2025 Contact Details Lisa Tomlin – | About The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to join the McGrath Cancer Care Services team, supporting patients across the Macarthur Local Government Area (LGA). In this vital role, the McGrath Clinical Nurse Consultant (MCCN) will deliver expert care, information, and support to individuals affected by cancer. The MCCN works collaboratively across the continuum of care and within multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients and their families receive compassionate, coordinated support. The MCCN provides person-centred clinical and supportive care, facilitating seamless communication across cancer services in alignment with the McGrath Model of Care. This role requires advanced knowledge and expertise in cancer care, including comprehensive health assessments, navigation of treatment pathways and referrals, and ongoing facilitation of clinical and supportive care tailored to individual needs. What You'll Be Doing The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty. Where You'll Be Working Campbelltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This progressive hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to the local community and beyond. With state-of-the‑art facilities and a dynamic, diverse team, Campbelltown Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged‑care services. The hospital also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients. The ongoing multi‑million dollar redevelopment will further enhance the hospital's capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. The management team is committed to fostering a sociable, friendly, and vibrant environment where patient experience is paramount. They are approachable, innovative, and responsive to staff feedback, ensuring a supportive workplace culture. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Oncology, Palliative Care or Cancer Stream specific Nursing. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in Nursing – Oncology and/or Palliative Care. Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases at an advanced level. Demonstrated understanding of the physical, and psychological needs of patients with cancer, including metastatic disease and their common treatment regimens. Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice using evidence‑based research and best practice principles. Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide information and education effectively to patients, families, and carers. Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, and teaching skills. Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and guidelines. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging – South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness – South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience – Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Equal Opportunity Employer At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 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