McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Haematology

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About Us 

Monash Health is Australia’s largest public health service, committed to providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care for our community. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values—and proudly supported by the McGrath Foundation—we are seeking an experienced and compassionate McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) (Haematology) to join our dedicated cancer care team.

This is an opportunity to become a clinical leader, advance best practice, influence service planning, and play a significant role in strengthening the blood cancer care pathway across Monash Health and the broader cancer care network.

About the Role

As the MCCN - (Haematology), you will provide advanced, person-centred clinical care, coordination and education for people with blood cancer, ensuring seamless referrals and continuity of care across hospital and community settings. This role has a particular focus on patients with multiple myeloma – a chronic and relapsing blood cancer with complex nursing care needs. Patients with myeloma are treated on complex regimens including oral and parenterally administered medications in the ambulatory setting. The MCCN (Haematology) will provide close attention to symptom control, prevention of complications and improving quality of life in this patient cohort with unique supportive care needs. You will model best practice aligned with the McGrath Model of Care, contribute to guideline development, and drive evidence-based improvements.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across haematology, oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, allied health and primary care, you will provide expert clinical care, emotional support, patient education, and seamless coordination of services.

You will also contribute to service planning, quality improvement and innovation in blood cancer care, uphold Monash Health’s commitment to safety and excellence, and represent the McGrath Foundation through service awareness, engagement and accurate data reporting.

What you Bring:

You are a passionate, highly skilled haematology/oncology nurse who thrives in an autonomous, patient-centred role, bringing natural leadership, strong communication and a deep commitment to excellence in cancer care.

You offer advanced clinical expertise across acute and chronic haematology conditions, strong capability in complex case management and a thorough understanding of the physical and psychosocial needs of people with blood cancer.

With the ability to implement evidence-based change and drive improvements in practice, you bring exceptional communication, interpersonal, teaching and leadership skills, along with experience in policy development, guideline creation and strategic service planning.

Your excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage competing priorities enable you to deliver safe, high-quality care in a dynamic clinical environment.

You will also possess:

• Post-Graduate qualification in Cancer Nursing (Haematology/Oncology) - essential
• Extensive experience post-registration nursing experience including significant experience in caring for patients with blood cancers.

What We Offer

• Work with a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families affected by blood cancer.
• Be part of the respected McGrath Cancer Nurse community.
• Access extensive professional development and ongoing education opportunities.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace committed to growth, innovation and excellence.

At Monash Health, you’ll join a connected team that’s committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation in healthcare.

Join us at Monash Health—and help deliver outstanding cancer care every day.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Zoe Devenish, Operations Director - Moorabbin Hospital on 0413 468 613.

Position Description can be found here and the Position Description attachment can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

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