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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier District Health Service 
• Salary: RN/M3 $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• 1 Temporary Backfill Position (until 17 April 2026) & 1 Ongoing Position Available - 0.8 FTE
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Overview

Join SA Health as a Cancer Care Coordinator and make a genuine difference in the lives of patients and families facing cancer diagnoses. Based at Mount Gambier Hospital within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, this role offers both temporary and ongoing opportunities in South Australia's beautiful South East region.

About the Opportunity

We have two 0.8 FTE positions available:

• One temporary backfill position until 17 April 2026
• One ongoing position

As a Cancer Care Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive support to cancer patients throughout their treatment journey, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.

As the Cancer Care Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and deliver expert cancer care, including case management and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical leadership to nurses and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality cancer care outcomes.
• Advocate for continuous improvements in cancer care coordination, with a focus on optimal patient/client care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and processes, ensuring the best practice and quality standards.
• Lead initiatives for cancer care education and professional development, including research and protocol development.
• Facilitate patient discharge planning and promote hospital avoidance strategies.
• Foster effective working relationships and manage conflict resolution to ensure smooth team dynamics.

What We’re Looking For

• A Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years post-registration experience.
• Expertise in cancer care practice, with a solid understanding of national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage change.
• Demonstrated capability in supervising and mentoring staff, students, and less experienced nurses.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, continuous learning, and innovation in practice.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) 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.

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) 

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 927349

Enquiries

LCLHN Recruitment Team
Position: LCLHN Recruitment Team
Phone: 0407629871
E-mail: Health.LCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 March 2026, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 927349 - LCLHN RD - RN3 Nurse Consultant Cancer Care Coordinator.pdf

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