McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Colorectal Care - Wagga Wagga
Requisition Number: REQ597776
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 30 June 2027)
Hours per Week: Up to 20
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 10 September 2025
Location: Wagga
Are you driven by compassion and inspired by excellence?
This is where you belong
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced McGrath Cancer Care Clinical Nurse Consultant - Colorectal Care to join us in this exciting and dynamic new role to deliver service to all persons requiring colorectal cancer services. As the Colorectal CNC you will be responsible for being:
• A Champion for Colorectal Cancer Care – You will bring expertise, compassion, and commitment to guiding patients through every stage of their journey, from diagnosis to recovery or end-of-life care.
• A Tailored-Care Innovator – You know how to deliver the right information, education, and emotional support at the right time, adapting with agility to each patient’s unique and changing needs.
• A Team Connector – You thrive in multidisciplinary settings, building strong partnerships with colleagues and care providers to ensure all patient’s preferences and priorities are respected.
• A Person Centred Advocate – Seeing beyond the diagnosis, championing health and wellbeing in every dimension—physical, emotional, and social—so each person feels heard, valued, and supported.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You:
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Advanced clinical knowledge and leadership in cancer care, with at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration, with 3 years experience in oncology and or palliative care.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ability to provide tailored education, psychological support, and clinical coordination
• Strong leadership and advocacy within clinical settings
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to accurate data reporting aligned with McGrath Foundation standards.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Tegan Reid via Tegan.Reid@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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