Requisition Number: REQ689218

Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 1

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $ 146,512.21 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: 24

Location: Young

Vaccination Category:A

Applications Close: 14 October 2026

McGrath Cancer Care Nurse: Breast – Compassionate Support When Women Need It Most.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC1) to join our team as a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse – Breast, based in Young.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide expert, compassionate and personalised breast cancer nursing care to women across the region, with outreach to Cootamundra, Harden and Boorowa.

As the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse, you will support people through every stage of their breast cancer journey — from diagnosis and treatment through to rehabilitation, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative care. You will provide expert, evidence-based clinical care while helping patients and families navigate the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer.

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion and passion for cancer care to Young and make a meaningful difference for women and families across the region.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You:

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate and to be successful in the role:

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- At least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration clinical experience, with 3 years experience in oncology, breast care nurse or related discipline.
- Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive,



individualised care and management plans.
- Provide specialist breast cancer nursing care across diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative care.
- Identify and respond to complex physical, emotional, psychological and practical needs, including distress and vulnerability.
- Provide expert education, information and support to patients and carers to promote informed decision-making and self-management.
- Build strong referral pathways and relationships across hospital, community, primary care, oncology, palliative care and specialist services.
- Provide clinical leadership and support the delivery of evidence-based breast care services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, person-centred care across the cancer journey.
- Maintain contemporary knowledge of breast cancer treatments, supportive care and emerging evidence, contributing to research, education and quality improvement.
- Promote evidence-based practice, clinical standards, policies and the McGrath Model of Care, while participating in and having access, to ongoing qualified support, development and specialist guidance.
- Travel across Murrumbidgee Local Health District as required to provide specialist breast cancer support and services.

Why join MLHD?: At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD),



we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

- Make a Meaningful Impact – Deliver essential healthcare to diverse regional communities
- Attractive Remuneration – Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Salary Packaging – Up to $20,600 tax-free for living expenses plus novated leasing options
- Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing – Access wellness programs, EAP and Fitness Passport for you and your family

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Jessica Pavese, via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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📌 McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse (Young)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District
📍 Young