McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

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Limited Term Full Time position available (5 days per week until end of June 2027)

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.

The MCCN provides care, information, and support for people with cancer across the continuity of care pathways and multidisciplinary teams within the cancer care community. The MCCN will provide collaborative clinical and supportive care for people and their families, along with the facilitation of communication across the multidisciplinary cancer care team. The MCCN will have expert knowledge regarding the spectrum of cancer care, including health assessment, treatment pathways, referrals, and ongoing facilitation of clinical and supportive cancer care. The MCCN (Multi Tumor Stream) has a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and engages in a collaborative relationship with the wider Cancer Services multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

We anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Post Graduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing - Oncology and/or Palliative Care
• 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 Cancer Stream specific Nursing

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If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700 or Monique German at mgerman@phcn.vic.gov.au or 97847001.

Job Ad closes: 11/09/2025

This opportunity is funded by the McGrath Foundation and by applying to this position you consent to your application being shared with appropriate persons of the McGrath Foundation. If this is of concern please contact me directly.

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

* Please refer to salary circular for Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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