Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Breast Care Nurse ) Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Tasmanian Health Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 November, :55 PM Sunday 23 November, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 Employment type: Permanent, part-time Region: North Location: 7 High Street, LAUNCESTON Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health The Role: Application of Advanced Breast Cancer Knowledge and Skills: Develop, implement and promote evidence based BCN standards and policies that are compliant with relevant professional, industrial and legislative requirements for the region. Promotion of Multidisciplinary Care: Establish a collaborative working relationship with multidisciplinary team members across the continuum of care. Facilitation of Client-Focused Support and Treatment: Facilitate and provide appropriate individualised information, education and support to clients/carers regarding treatment modalities, supportive care and practical assistance relevant to their needs. Provision of Client-Specific Information: Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan for providing comprehensive, individualised and timely information to clients about the treatment and effects of breast cancer, including emotional and supportive care issues. Identify appropriate local referral pathways for women with breast cancer and their families / carers. You will need: Extensive post registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology, ideally with at least 3 years of experience as a breast care nurse or related discipline. Experience and demonstrated ability to provide advocacy, support, assessment and referral. Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and the ability to deliver quality patient care 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 30.4hours per fortnight, commencing in April 2026. *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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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: 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. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Relevant postgraduate qualifications or willingness to complete the post graduate certificate in breast care nursing or cancer nursing 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. 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. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr