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As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (First Nations McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurse) - Identified, you will provide advanced cancer nursing care, care coordination and clinical leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Far North Queensland. Working in partnership with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams, you will help improve access to culturally safe care, support better health outcomes, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

Cancer Care and Haematology provides comprehensive cancer services for the people of Far North Queensland through inpatient, outpatient and day treatment settings. Services are delivered across the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre and Cairns Hospital and include Medical Oncology, Haematology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, specialist outpatient clinics, an 18-chair Oncology Day Unit, and a 20-bed inpatient ward.

Our multidisciplinary team includes medical, nursing and allied health professionals working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The service is also supported by specialist nursing roles including the McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurses and BreastScreen Queensland. Together, we are committed to improving access to care, enhancing the patient experience, and achieving the best possible outcomes for people affected by cancer throughout Far North Queensland.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will...





- Provide advanced clinical leadership in the delivery of culturally secure cancer care.
- Lead implementation and ongoing evaluation of the McGrath Model of Care.
- Deliver expert assessment, care coordination and supportive care interventions across the cancer continuum.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign and quality improvement.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

- CAH696777 Role Description (PDF)

CHHHS Application Kit (PDF)

CHHHS Information for applicants (PDF)

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (First Nations McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurse) Identified - Cairns
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Cairns