Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - McGrath Cancer Care

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Post-graduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing - Oncology and/or Palliative Care. Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience as a registered nurse with at least 3 years recent full time equivalent experience in Oncology, Palliative Care or Cancer Stream Specific Nursing. 
2. Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases at an advanced level.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the physical, and psychological needs of patients with metastatic cancerastic 
4. Understanding of common treatment regimens for metastatic cancer
5. Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice by the use of evidence-based research and best practice principles
6. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
7. Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
8. Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and guidelines. Experience in strategic and clinical service planning
9. Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

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