CCLHD - Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $72.54 - $77.68 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Requisition ID: REQ628903
Applications Close: Sunday 31st January 2026 at 11.59 pm
The Central Coast Cancer Services team is embarking on an exciting new chapter, and we’re inviting an experienced Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner to be part of it. With the newly redeveloped Wyong Cancer Centre opening its doors to expanded services, this is a rare opportunity to step into a role where your expertise, leadership and vision will directly shape a brand‑new model of care.
Your commencement will align with the arrival of a new Medical Oncology Staff Specialist, creating a unique chance to build a service together from day one. This collaborative start sets the foundation for a modern, patient‑centred oncology service designed to meet the growing needs of the Central Coast community.
Based predominantly at Wyong Hospital, you’ll be welcomed into a highly skilled and well‑supported multidisciplinary team that includes two haematology nurse practitioners, clinical nurse consultants, clinical nurse educators, and cancer nurse coordinators. You’ll be part of a service that values innovation, professional autonomy, and compassionate care — all within a culture that champions collaboration and continuous improvement.
If you’re ready to bring your experience, leadership and passion for oncology nursing to a service that’s growing, evolving and deeply committed to excellence, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.
About the Opportunity
The NP role is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible healthcare delivery that complements other healthcare providers. Your role is vital in ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety for every individual in our care.
This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the overall patient experience within Cancer Servies. In this role you will:
Function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role to provide safe, high-quality advanced nursing care.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and management of clients/patients using advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
Establish communication links and work collaboratively with other relevant services to support/promote high-quality, evidence-informed patient centred advanced nursing practice.
Provide specialist clinical leadership in the development and delivery of specialty-related education programs and act as a resource and mentor to other health care professionals and services to enhance staff capability and knowledge and enable the delivery of optimal care.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and endorsement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to work at an advanced level as a Nurse Practitioner in a designated specialty.
Advanced clinical leadership skills to integrate the principles of clinical governance, quality improvement, evidence based practice and patient centred care.
Capacity to deliver advanced nursing practice and independently assess, investigate and implement appropriate treatment or referral for patients within advanced nursing practice guidelines.
Proven commitment to ongoing development of safe clinical practice to an advanced level with a successful track record of initiating and leading ongoing education initiatives.
Lead by example in utilising extensive experience and ability in building and maintaining cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to utilise and present data for informing clinical initiatives and quality improvement strategies and to use information technology and systems effectively to effect changes in clinical practice.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Brookie Cox
Phone: 02 4320 9835
Email: Brookie.Cox@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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