SA Health
Job reference: 939542
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 

• Term contract (up to 5 years).
• LEVEL 3 | $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. (Position Description) LINK PD PDF
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier.
  
  

About The Role

The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (GI/Lung) provides expert nursing leadership and specialised cancer care support for patients and families across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. Working across hospital and community settings, the role delivers advanced clinical care, coordination, education and support throughout the cancer care journey, while contributing to improved patient outcomes and continuity of care. Reporting within multidisciplinary teams, the position also provides clinical leadership, facilitates referrals and treatment pathways, and supports service improvement initiatives aligned with the McGrath Foundation Model of Cancer Care to ensure safe, compassionate and patient-centred care across the region.

About You

You are a compassionate and experienced cancer care professional with advanced clinical knowledge and a strong commitment to patient-centred care. You bring excellent leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to manage complex clinical situations, support consumers and families, and drive service improvement initiatives across diverse healthcare settings.

To succeed in the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (GI/Lung) role, you will:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding or eligible to hold a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including recent experience in cancer nursing and the delivery of specialised cancer care services.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and manage complex cancer care cases, including coordination of treatment pathways and supportive care services.
• Proven leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with experience supporting staff development, change management and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Oncology, Palliative Care or Cancer Nursing (or working towards), with strong knowledge of contemporary cancer care standards, legislation and clinical governance principles.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,400 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work-life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and relocation support. 
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

 

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• DHS working with children check
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

 

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Lisa Sutcliffe, Acting Regional Manager, Community Nursing on 8721 1320 or email lisa.sutcliffe@sa.gov.au and quote role 939542

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

939542 RD RN3 Nurse Consultant McGrath MCCN.pdf

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday, 7^th June 2026.

Applications close: 07/06/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.