Clinical Nurse Consultant - Cancer Care (526569)
The Team
The North West Cancer Centre, Burnie, provides comprehensive specialist outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the North West Tasmanian Community. The NWCC is affiliated with the Northern Cancer Service, situated in the North West Regional Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Cancer Care Coordinator provides specialised, evidence-based clinical leadership and expert nursing care to patients diagnosed with cancer. The role is integral to ensuring safe, coordinated and patient-centred care from the time of diagnosis through to treatment. The Cancer Care Coordinator utilises advanced clinical knowledge, specialised oncology expertise and strong communication and coordination skills to support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. This includes providing comprehensive clinical assessment, education and psychosocial support; facilitating timely access to appropriate services; coordinating multidisciplinary care; and assisting patients to navigate complex health systems and treatment pathways. Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to promote continuity of care and ensure that care is responsive to the individual needs, preferences and circumstances of each patient.
You will need
- Extensive experience as a registered nurse with demonstrated advanced competence in contemporary cancer care nursing, coordination and management with awareness and understanding that ensures optimal patient care/outcomes across the health continuum.
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Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of patients, identifying physical, psychosocial, emotional, educational and supportive care needs.
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Demonstrated high level interpersonal communication, both written and verbal, mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven ability to educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.
- Well developed and strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within an inter- disciplinary team and to consult, refer, liaise and negotiate on complex professional, clinical service and health systems issues.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- other eligibility outlined in the application guide
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Relevant post graduate qualifications in cancer care coordination/nursing
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Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kristen Lovatt
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number:6493 6074
Email address:kristen.lovatt@ths.tas.gov.au
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