Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Breast Care Nurse (521240)
Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Location: 7 High Street, Launceston – North Region
Award/Classification
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 pro rata, per annum (plus 12% superannuation contribution and up to 10% postgraduate allowance)
Employment type
Fixed-term, part-time (30.4 hours per fortnight), day worker
Responsibilities
* Provide specialised breast care, information, education, and support to patients relating to breast cancer in accordance with evidence based clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care.
* Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team and relevant community service providers to coordinate the delivery of client-oriented, specialised support services across the care continuum, to clients and their families.
* Provide expert clinical advice and clinical leadership on evidence-based breast care services to nursing staff, allied health, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Post‐registration experience in surgical or medical oncology, ideally with at least 3 years as a breast care nurse or related discipline.
* Demonstrated ability to provide advocacy, support, assessment, and referral.
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and ability to deliver quality patient care.
Additional Requirements
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications or willingness to complete a postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing or cancer nursing.
* Current driver's licence.
Benefits
* Salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010, meal entertainment $2,650 per FBT year, and other eligible benefits.
* Travel and relocation assistance up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
* Carer Accredited Employer status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people living with disabilities.
Contact
For more information, please contact the specified contact person or refer to the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for detailed application procedures.
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