Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604627
Applications Close: Sunday 16^th November 2025

Where you’ll be working
Based in the Oncology Day Unit at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, you’ll join a state-of-the-art cancer centre serving the northern half of Hunter New England. Opened in 2015, this purpose-built facility delivers a full range of oncology and haematology services in a warm and supportive environment. Armidale, set high on the picturesque New England Tablelands, offers all the lifestyle benefits of a regional centre with vibrant arts, cultural activities, and world-class education options.

Oncology Day Unit is a busy 8 chair/1 bed day unit providing treatment to adult patients from Armidale and surrounding areas with both oncological and haematological diagnoses. It runs Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. In addition to the day unit staff the unit also has a full time Nurse Practitioner and CNC and a McGrath Cancer Nurse four days per week.

About the role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Oncology, you’ll provide specialised nursing care to patients across all stages of their cancer journey. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, apply diagnostic reasoning, and manage treatment-related complications in consultation with Medical Specialists. Working closely with Cancer Care Coordinators, McGrath Nurses, Allied Health professionals, and medical and nursing colleagues, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring timely access to care and a seamless treatment experience for patients and their families.
 

About you

You will bring recent experience in Oncology or Haematology nursing and ideally hold accreditation in cannulation. A compassionate and proactive nurse, you demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small but growing multidisciplinary team. You are skilled at managing complex situations, including identifying and resolving conflict while maintaining professionalism. As a team player who thrives in a supportive environment, you are committed to delivering patient-centred care and bring strong communication and leadership capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure and provide guidance to colleagues.

Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in oncology nursing (or working towards)
  
  

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW. 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Ryan on Lisa.Ryan3@health.nsw.gov.au or 0407866948

Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.  

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.