McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN)- Breast
Core
Specialized breast cancer care nurse providing advanced clinical assessment, management, and supportive care across the full cancer journey from diagnosis to palliative care.
Role type
Specialist oncology nurse (breast cancer)
Builds
Comprehensive care plans and coordinated patient pathways within the McGrath Model of Care
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Breast Cancer
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced breast cancer nursing knowledge, clinical assessment, care coordination, psychological support, evidence-based practice application, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
AHPRA registration, significant post-registration oncology experience, strong organizational and time-management skills
Responsibilities
Deliver specialist breast care and education, provide advanced clinical management, support continuity of care across the cancer continuum, identify and support patients at risk of psychological distress, liaise with GPs and oncologists, advocate for patients in care planning, develop and review comprehensive care plans
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC