Mcgrath Cancer Care Nurse-Breast

Description:

• Yorke & Northern Local Health Network - Community Health, Clare
• Salary: RN/M3 $125,183 to $130,779 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part time (up to 30 June 2026) - 0.5 FTE
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Are you a compassionate, experienced oncology or palliative care nurse looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people affected by breast cancer? We are seeking a McGrath Breast Care Nurse to join our dedicated Community Health team in Clare, South Australia.

About the Role

As a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN), you will provide expert clinical care, support, and education to individuals and families navigating the cancer journey. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and under the guidance of the McGrath Model of Care, you will act as a patient advocate and coordinate care across community and hospital settings.

You will be a key leader within our nursing team, helping to develop and evaluate the Breast Care Program and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based cancer care in rural South Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised, compassionate care for people with breast cancer and their families
• Coordinate care pathways across treatment, recovery, and palliative phases
• Provide leadership and mentoring to other clinical staff
• Promote cancer awareness and community engagement
• Ensure data entry and program reporting via the McGrath Nurse Portal

About You

• Division 1 AHPRA Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience with at least 3 years in oncology, palliative care, or cancer-specific nursing
• Postgraduate qualifications in cancer nursing (oncology and/or palliative care)
• Strong communication, leadership, and advocacy skills
• Committed to upholding McGrath Foundation values and SA Health standards

Apply Now

Help make life that little bit easier for people experiencing breast cancer in our region. Apply now and join a team that makes a genuine difference.

Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

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Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 910827

Enquiries

Kathy Hackett
Position: Team Leader, Healthy Ageing Southern
Phone: 8853 3500
E-mail: kathy.hackett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

12 August 2025 - 2 weeks - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

910827 - McGrath Breast Care Role Description 2025.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.