First Nations Identified McGrath Cancer Care Nurse

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

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113, $116, Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Please note to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
• We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia.

Applicants will be assessed on merit, including skills, experience, and potential. A postgraduate qualification in cancer nursing is required for ongoing appointment. If the preferred candidate does not hold a one, a fixed-term role may be offered, with ongoing employment dependent on completing the postgraduate qualification during that time.

Candidates without a postgraduate qualification in Cancer Nursing will be supported through the McGrath Foundation's Associate Pathway. This program includes tertiary education, clinical supervision, and mentorship from the McGrath Foundation Nurse Clinical Lead team.

The successful candidate will perform the duties of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse while completing the required education, supported by both the McGrath Foundation and Far West Local Health District.

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 (eg Maari Ma) and Primary Health Care providers and multidisciplinary team.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, Elders and Traditional Owners

• Provides leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of clinical practice that reflects the McGrath Model of Care.

What is on offer

• 1 week extra paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging (pay less tax), includes 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 the communities in far west NSW.. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with relevant post-registration qualifications and/or at least 3 years' experience working with patients with cancer.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Demonstrated ability to critically use patient clinical information to manage and navigate care, provide information and education to patients and carers/family, and escalate clinical concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team, excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communications skills to develop therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the LHD with potential for some overnight stays.

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Applications Close: 26th October 2025

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At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives 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.