The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (McGrath Metastatic Breast Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• 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
• Facilitate the continuity of patient care, education, treatment scheduling, patient access to information and services, and appropriate patient referral to support services for patients with breast cancer and their carers/families
• Support and coordinate the development and review of policies and procedures for the practice setting relevant to the Specialist Cancer Nursing Team
• Apply processes and systems to improve care including clinical pathways, discharge planning systems, entry criteria, and exit criteria

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (Until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension, 45.6 hours)
• Base salary ranging from $64.90 - $70.47 per hour

About Us

The Specialist Cancer Nursing Team is tumour streamed and encompasses the entire patient journey from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliation. The team dedicates their efforts at the diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, and survivorship stages to improve the patient experience of the cancer journey throughout Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC552054 

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.