Nurse Level 5 - (Remuneration Package Range $154,856 - $161,287)
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs
One Fixed vacancy for 3 years

Nursing within a specialist Cancer Care Team in Alice Springs Hospital.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Enjoy flexible work agreements and generous allowances.

Play a lead role in providing specialised holistic cancer care coordination to patients and their families throughout Central Australia.

The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

Located in Alice Springs, the McGrath Sponsored Cancer Care Nurse (MSCCN) provides specialised holistic cancer care throughout the Central Australia region by optimising coordination of the cancer service delivery and supporting patients from diagnosis through to survivorship and palliative care.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team (MDT) you will provide specialist clinical care, advice, and education to a client group with diverse and/or complex care requirements, develop individual treatment plans and support the delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Acting as the patient advocate you will apply your advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience to ensure they receive high-quality cancer care services.

To be successful, you will be an accomplished Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery supporting well-developed clinical decision making. Demonstrated proficiency in the understanding, application, analysis and interpretation of a professional body of knowledge and experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policies. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and promote cooperation is essential.

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work effectively in a culturally safe manner.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 11.5% Superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to Central Australia.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Scholastic Nyika on 08 8951 7154 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 50286
Closing date: 28/05/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search