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McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Mildura Base Public Hospital
Mildura, VIC
A$116,760.85 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - High Acuity
Contract
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Exciting opportunity in a key role within the dynamic Cancer Services team at Mildura Base Public Hospital

The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse role is a valued and well-established role at Mildura Base Public Hospital

The position is supported by the McGrath Foundation

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses with preferably previous Breast Care Nursing and/or Oncology experience to work with the Oncology team at MBPH and surrounding.

Where you’ll be working

Mildura Rural City is located in the northwest of the Loddon Mallee region known locally as Sunraysia on the banks of the Murray River. Mildura Rural City Local Government Area (LGA) encompasses the towns of Mildura, Robinvale, Red Cliffs, Werrimull, Ouyen, Underbool, Murrayville and Manangatang. The Wentworth Shire LGA includes the towns of Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton, Euston, Balranald and Pooncarie. As a result of our geographical location, patients may have to travel large distances for treatment in tertiary centres, 550 kms to Melbourne & 400 kms to Bendigo and Adelaide (SA). As a tri-state health care provider with a focus on the Northern Mallee, MBPH services parts of New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, we have a unique role to play in the provision of health care and the social fabric in our region. While our geographical coverage is large, so is the demographic we service. The cultural and linguistic diversity in our population means we need to provide a wide range of different services across a broad cross section of the community and form strong partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of healthcare to the people of this region.

At MBPH (Mildura Base Public Hospital) we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, a high level of professionalism, community engagement and a positive and aligned workplace culture.

What you’ll be doing

The MCCN provides care, information, and support for people with non-metastatic breast cancer across the continuity of care pathways and multidisciplinary teams across the cancer care community within MBPH and Mildura and surrounding areas. The MCCN will provide collaborative clinical and supportive care for patients and their families, along with the facilitation of communication across the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse will have expert knowledge regarding the spectrum of cancer care, inclusive of health assessment, treatment pathways, referrals, and on-going facilitation of clinical and supportive cancer care.

The MCCN will act as a resource person for the hospital responsible for applying advanced knowledge and skills to facilitate the continuity and quality of care of patients diagnosed with cancer and their families Promoting best practice in the provision of patient care through clinical improvement initiatives and service innovation. Coordinating patient centred care with the Mildura Base Hospital Oncology Team, supporting patients in the outpatient setting and promoting best practice care with efficient management of treatment complications

Essential Criteria:

Post Graduate qualifications in breast cancer nursing, oncology, or palliative care

AHPRA Nursing Registration

Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience as a registered nurse with at least 3 years recent full time equivalent experience in Oncology, Palliative Care or Breast Cancer Nursing. Experience in breast cancer/care nursing is essential to be renumerated at this classification.

Selection Criteria:

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 metastatic breast cancer.

Understanding of common treatment regimens for metastatic breast cancer

Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice by the use of 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 organisational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, and teaching skills.

Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and guidelines

Experience in strategic and clinical service planning

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Andrea Bock MBPH Oncology NUM: [email protected]

Applications Close: 14 August 2025


About Mildura Base Public Hospital

Mildura, VIC, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
1001-5000 employees

The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,000. With this focus guiding the functioning of our organisation on a daily basis, in line with our HEART values, we have established a work environment in which there are greater levels of employee engagement and professional development than ever seen before. Our workforce of over 1250 employees are committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long lasting positive outcomes.

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