Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (Up to June 2026)
Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration : $62.08 - $63.32 per hour
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ405738
Location : Blacktown
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty (Breast Disease) through the delivery of specialist consultant service to improve identified areas within the existing McGrath and BCI model of care.
This position will work within the multidisciplinary teams and associated outpatient clinics, as well as contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Breast Care & Metastatic Breast Care
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
-Holds valid NSW Driver's License
-Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty of Breast Cancer Care or qualifications deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
-Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
Selection Criteria
* Registered Nurse with at least five years post-registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology, ideally with at least three years' experience as a breast care nurse, or related discipline.
* Relevant post graduate qualifications in breast care nursing or cancer nursing (minimum first unit of the postgraduate certificate, with willingness if deemed necessary to complete the postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing). If no formal education in breast care nursing, then an active understanding that they will be encouraged and supported by the McGrath Foundation and their LHD to obtain post- graduate qualifications in breast care studies. This will require the BCN to commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway.
* Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis/ formulation/ management of patients with breast cancer. Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education and support to individuals, their families, nursing staff and other health professionals.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between breast cancer and other health care services.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team with high level time management, problem solving, analytical and organisational skills
* Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication, report writing and research skills.
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Applications Close: 25th July 2023.
About the company
The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.
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