McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Bring Your Expertise. Grow Your Impact.

Remuneration: $73.15 - $74.61 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to June 2031 (5 year contract)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Hours Per Week: 32hrs/week

Requisition ID: REQ661225

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Make a Difference

Based at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital within our Specialist Oncology Day Unit, the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (CNC Grade 2) plays a vital role in providing expert care, education, information and support to people diagnosed with breast cancer.

Working alongside patients, families, carers and a multidisciplinary team, you will help guide and support individuals throughout their cancer journey in a compassionate, person-centred environment.

What You Will Bring

If you are an experienced oncology or breast care nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while expanding your specialist expertise, we would love to hear from you.

Essential requirements include:

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Postgraduate qualifications in cancer nursing, oncology and/or palliative care, or currently working towards completion.

Minimum five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, including at least three years recent experience in oncology, palliative care or cancer nursing.

A caring, proactive and open-minded professional who is committed to ongoing learning and development.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively within a diverse healthcare team.

Passionate about delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients living with advanced breast cancer.

Why Join Our Team?

Working within Armidale Rural Referral Hospital's dynamic 8-chair, 1-bed Oncology Day Unit, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes while supporting your ongoing professional growth and development.

What we offer:

A collaborative team environment supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Oncology Educators

Opportunities to your specialist knowledge and clinical expertise

Comprehensive orientation, training and ongoing education through HNELHD

The opportunity to work in a Monday to Friday role, no weekends!

Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options

Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport

Paid Parental Leave benefits

Open yourself to ongoing opportunities within HNELHD

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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Ryan on Lisa.Ryan3@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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