Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 1 - Infusion Clinic Oncology Support / Ambulatory Care

Requisition Number: REQ647740
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: 20
Location: Wagga Wagga
Vaccination Category: A 
Applications Close: 21 April 2026

Lead Cancer Care. Support Patients. Strengthen Rural Oncology Services.

About the Opportunity

Come join the Murrumbidgee Local Health District Cancer Services team, providing high-level, patient-centred oncology care while supporting the development of cancer services across the district.
Working across the five CNC domains, you will support patients with complex cancer care needs and strengthen oncology services across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse working towards CNC1 competency in Adult Oncology to further develop specialist and leadership skills, working closely with the MLHD Manager Cancer Services and Innovation, District Oncology CNC and Griffith site management to support the delivery of cancer care services.

In this role you will:

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based oncology nursing care for patients with complex needs 
• Develop and evaluate comprehensive care plans in partnership with multidisciplinary teams 
• Provide expert clinical consultation, education and support to patients, families and staff 
• Contribute to service improvement, research and evidence-based practice initiatives 
• Support strategic and operational planning for oncology services 
• You will also support the delivery of oncology care within a nurse-led clinic model, collaborating with specialist and external cancer services to ensure coordinated care for patients across the region.

For a full list of role responsibilities, please review the Position Description.
 

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with approved post-registration qualifications in oncology or cancer care services, or equivalent experience.
• A Demonstrated expertise in oncology or cancer care services, and the ability to manage complex patient care and coordinate multidisciplinary care planning 
• Strong clinical leadership and communication skills 
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, education and continuous improvement 
• Motivation to develop further competencies toward CNC1 practice in Adult Oncology
• A strong understanding of the five Clinical Nurse Consultant domains

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 – Deliver essential healthcare to vibrant regional communities. 
• Competitive Salary – Remuneration aligned with your skills and experience. 
• Salary Packaging – Up to $20,600 tax-free plus novated leasing options. 
• Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities. 
• Health & Wellbeing – Access EAP, Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs.

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, Apply Now. Please contact Catherine McCaig, via Catherine.McCaig@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.