**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced and passionate professional in oncology care to lead our Oncology Coordination team. As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will play a vital role in providing expert clinical guidance and leadership within the team.
* Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary ward service, collaborating with all interdisciplinary teams within the region.
* Provide advanced clinical leadership to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals in cancer care.
* Initiate and evaluate research to establish and promote clinical best practices in oncology.
* Develop, implement, and promote evidence-based standards and policies compliant with relevant regulations.
* Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of staff to build a strong oncology team.
* Manage quality improvement activities and provide clinical statistics and reports as required.
**Required Skills and Qualifications**
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Extensive clinical/professional knowledge in oncology specialty
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Sound understanding of human resource principles
* Knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety principles
* Eligibility for a current C or C-A Class Drivers license
* Progress towards a postgraduate qualification in oncology is desirable
**Benefits**
This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
* Access to the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
* Paid study leave
* Generous salary packaging
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development opportunities
* 12% superannuation
**Others**
WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
The selection process may be used for similar vacancies within the health service for up to 12 months. Applicants must undergo criminal records screening, integrity checks, and a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for permanent positions.