Nurse Consultant

Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Invasive Bladder and Renal Cancer)

Job no: 920744
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale

- Salary: $125,185 - $130,779 per annum (pro-rata), plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits

- RN3 – Temporary Part-time – up to December 2028 – 32 hours per week

Make a difference where it matters most.

We are looking for a dedicated , driven, experienced Registered Nurse for a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) Nurse Consultant role for Bladder and Renal Cancer. The MCCN provides care, information, and support for people with invasive bladder and renal cancer across the continuity of care pathways and multidisciplinary teams.

The position is funded for a 3 year period at 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week).

This role will provide collaborative clinical and supportive care for people and their families.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to provide hope, clarity, and compassionate support during life’s most difficult moments.

About the Role

At NALHN, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) Nurse Consultant, you will:

- Deliver expert clinical care and emotional support across the cancer care continuum for patients with invasive bladder and renal cancers.

- Be the bridge between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordinated treatment.

- Empower patients with knowledge, resources, and confidence to make informed decisions.

- Lead with compassion, innovation, and evidence-based practice in a role that truly changes lives.

- Collaborate with oncology teams to develop comprehensive care plans

- Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and community services

- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical research

About You

You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold (or eligible to hold) a current practicing certificate.

You will have at least five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least three years’ experience in oncology, palliative care or urology.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Model of Care, and the ability to demonstrate skills in leadership, with an understanding of the importance of building internal and external relationships, including the McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurse service.

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully engage in difficult and sensitive conversations.

You will thrive in an a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and value cultural respect and patient-centre care.

This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub‑acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.

Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners.

Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.

Benefits of working at NALHN

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Checks

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person‑related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine‑preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 920744

Enquiries

Elaine Roberts, Nursing Director DSSA

Email: elaine.roberts@sa.gov.au

Phone: 0477 736 522

Application Closing Date

19 December 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information

920744 - RN3 - Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse ( Invasive Bladder and Renal Cancer).pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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