Paediatric cancer genetics risk (westmead)

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 22 June 2026
• Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2
• Remuneration: 131870.9 - 134500.7 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ542016

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Registered Nurses who are looking for an exciting career opportunity within the Cancer Centre for Children in the Paediatric Cancer Genetics Risk CNC2 position at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

This is a full time, temporary contract, commencing January 2025 through to 22nd June 2026.

The Paediatric Cancer Genetics Risk Clinical Nurse Consultant, grade 2 (CNC2) will develop and implement service frameworks for the Kids with Cancer -Paediatric Cancer Genetic Risk (CGR) Program, as well as coordinate the management and follow up of patients identified as having Cancer Predisposition Syndromes.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Nurse / Midwife Consultant (CNC/CMC) will provide expert clinical care and education to children and their families within a defined specialty.

The role provides a consultancy and educational focus for ward based nurses in the care of children and their families.

In collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders, the CNC/CMC will undertake primary responsibility for on‐going education, development and evaluation of clinical practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years full time post‐qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
• Relevant approved post registration qualification in field of practice at Master's level or working towards or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning and including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of contemporary information systems and clinical teaching and development of specialty education programs.
• Demonstrated provision of a child and family centred consultancy with the ability to work independently.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Applications Close: 30/12/2024

Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Commitment

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them secure from harm and abuse.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 _Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases_ for vaccination requirements.