271 - Cancer Specialist Nurse - Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN)

Location: VIC Other
  • Industry: Healthcare & Medical
  • Work Type: Permanent
  • Salary: 0
  • Posted: 05 Mar 2026
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Job Title Cancer Care Nurse

 Location:  Box Hill

A detailed Position Description will be provided to applicants who meet the qualifications and essential criteria requirements.
 
Position Title:  McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) - First Nations Identified Cancer Specialist Nurse  

Award Classification: To be assessed on applicant’s experience – from Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse Consultant		  

Award / Agreement Name: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028		  

Position Reports to: Operationally: Deputy Director Operations (Cancer Services) Professionally: Director of Nursing (Site or Program		  

About the Organisation
Is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and statewide services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age and socio- economic status, population and healthcare needs.

Job Description

Qualifications / Essential Criteria:
 
  • Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin.
  • Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia.

Desirable:
 
  • Previous experience providing cancer nursing care highly regarded but not mandatory.
  • Previous experience working in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health highly regarded.
  • Whilst not mandatory, possession of relevant post-graduate qualification (i.e. Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, master’s degree) or evidence of enrolment in such a program is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience providing cancer nursing care highly regarded but not mandatory.
  • Previous experience working in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health highly regarded.
  • Whilst not mandatory, possession of relevant post-graduate qualification (i.e. Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, Master’s degree) or evidence of enrolment in such a program is highly desirable.

Key Selection Criteria
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, Elders and Traditional Owners
  • Demonstrated understanding of health and social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples


 
  • Ability to effectively engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across language groups and communities
  • Ability to communicate an understanding of clients' needs, leveraging both lived experience and Cultural awareness
  • Identify and develop resources to assist in the cultural support of patients
  • 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 cancer, including metastatic disease
  • Understanding of common treatment regimens for metastatic 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.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Understanding and commitment to professional standards, codes and behaviours as legislated through the Health Act, Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, other relevant professional bodies and Policies, Standards and Practice Guidelines.
  • Awareness and understanding of National Standards and Accreditation Standards.
  • High level communication, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Computer literacy and embracing health technologies.

NOTE:
  • If a First Nations (identified) applicant does not have formal qualifications in cancer care or oncology nursing, it is acknowledged that the McGrath Foundation and the Health Service will support them in obtaining postgraduate qualifications.
 
  • The incumbent will commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway and will receive support and guidance from the Foundation’s First Nations Nurse Clinical Lead & Educator.



If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us at:
[email protected] or 1300DEADLY (332 359)
 

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