McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Breast)

McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Breast) – Leave Coverage

Company: Alpine Health Location: Myrtleford Work Type: Contract Salary: $68.06 – $69.68 per hour Duration: 13 months, commencing August 2026

Alpine Health is seeking a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Breast) to provide leave coverage for a 13-month period, beginning in August 2026. This onsite role involves delivering a service to support breast cancer patients across the Alpine Shire.

Role Overview

The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Breast) will offer leadership within Alpine Health and the community. The primary focus is on advocating for and coordinating care for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. This includes community-based health promotion, advancing the mission of the McGrath Foundation, implementing group-based intervention strategies, and employing innovative approaches to meet individual patient needs.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree or higher tertiary qualification in nursing, with specific relevance to Breast Cancer or oncology.
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
• A registered nurse with ideally at least 5 years of post-registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology.
• Ideally, at least three years of experience as a breast care nurse or in a related discipline.
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in breast care and cancer nursing (minimum first unit of a post-graduate certificate), with a willingness to complete the post-graduate certificate in breast care.
• Experience in nursing or cancer nursing.

Desirable

• Proficient knowledge in the management and support of patients with breast cancer, their families, and carers.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with breast cancer.
• Previous experience delivering group programs, such as the Cancer Wellness and Exercise Program.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an independent practitioner within a defined support and indirect supervision framework.

Why You Should Join Alpine Health

• Competitive remuneration is available.
• Novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are offered.
• If you have relocated permanently, you may be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks of annual leave, with an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts.
• Full-time employees have the option to purchase additional leave.
• The option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are available.
• Support for our diverse workforce.

Application Process

All applications are to be submitted via Alpine Health Careers.

Enquiries can be directed to hr•@alpinehealth.org.au.

Please submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Applications are assessed upon receipt and close on 25th July 2026.