McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service 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.

• Fixed term appointment until October 2028
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight)
• Clin Nurse Cons A (ZF4) / Clin Nurse Cons B (ZJ4)
• Alfred Health location
• Great staff benefits

The Department

The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a range of diagnostic services, surgical, radiation, oncology and palliative therapies for breast cancer patients. The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse will work in partnership across all of these services and other health organisations to contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients with advanced breast cancer.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse with previous Breast Care Nursing experience to to work closely with the McGrath Foundation and The Alfred Hospital to be an expert point of contact for advanced breast cancer patients and their families in providing both psychosocial and clinical support. The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse provides evidence based support and care coordination across the entire care continuum and is required to develop and implement a coordinated, seamless, patient focused approach in the provision of advanced breast cancer nursing care.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia via AHPRA
• Recent extensive cancer care or breast nursing experience
• Post graduate qualification in cancer nursing, oncology or palliative care; breast care qualification or working towards are highly regarded.
• Highly competent clinician, with ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and work autonomously
• Experience in the development and delivery of education programs to patients, carers, community and health professionals
• Patient teaching experience
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the multidisciplinary management of patients
• Possess sound analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to drive culture, encompassing a person-centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For further enquiries regarding this role, please contact Danielle Lee, Interim Ambulatory Cancer Services Manager -

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 1st October 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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