First Nations Identified McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

First Nations Identified McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Join to apply for the First Nations Identified McGrath Cancer Care Nurse role at Far West Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $ Super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599912

Location: Broken Hill NSW

Notes: To be considered, applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.

Broken Hill is described as a community with a supportive environment. Learn more about living and working in the Far West.

What You'll Be Doing

The position provides support, information, and care navigation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people with a cancer diagnosis, with a particular focus on remote communities within FWLHD.

• Work in collaborative partnership with existing FWLHD Cancer Services staff, Aboriginal Health Services (e.g., Maari Ma) and Primary Health Care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, Elders and Traditional Owners.
• Provide leadership that facilitates ongoing development of clinical practice reflecting the McGrath Model of Care.

What Is On Offer

• 1 week extra paid annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Housing Assistance and Meal Entertainment Card
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Special rates at local gyms
• Fitness passport
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About The Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill and surrounding towns.

About Broken Hill

A regional town in far west NSW with a diverse and rich cultural scene and liveability features. It offers a relaxed country lifestyle with access to major facilities, schools, gyms, and dining options.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the selection criteria in your application as thoroughly as possible.

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. (A genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with relevant post-registration qualifications and/or at least 3 years\' experience working with patients with cancer.
• Demonstrated ability to practice according to RN Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (NMBA).
• Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to critically use patient clinical information to manage and navigate care, provide information and education to patients and carers, and escalate clinical concerns.
• Ability to work independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team, with strong time management and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the LHD with potential overnight stays.

Applications Close: 8th September 2025

Equal Opportunity: Far West Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

For role related queries contact Melissa Cumming at

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