Clinical Nurse Consultant 2 - Metastatic Breast Care Nurse

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 31/05/2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.57 - $65.85 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ483808Where 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.Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video:Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
In accordance with the Mission, Values, and Vision of NSW Health and WSLHD, the metastatic McGrath BCN (MBCN) supports achieving the goals and objectives of the role and organisation.
The metastatic MBCN provides leadership in the development and enhancement of specialist services for women and men presenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer and facilitates innovative evidence-based practice, in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care.
The Metastatic MBCN acts as a clinical expert in advanced breast cancer and functions as a resource person to patients, families, and staff across Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospital.
The Metastatic MBCN will have expert knowledge regarding the spectrum of Breast Cancer, inclusive of health assessment, treatment pathways, referrals, and on-going coordination of 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.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.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.Essential RequirementsRegistration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Qualification: Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty of Breast Cancer Care or qualifications deemed appropriate by WSLHDSelection Criteria * Registered Nurse with at least five years post registration experience with at least three years' experience in medical oncology or palliative care..

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in Breast Care nursing, cancer or palliative care nursing
• 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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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Trudinger on 0447 658 846Applications Close: 13th May 2024