Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care - Advanced Breast
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ627352 Requisition #
Deliver expert breast cancer care and guidance, leading clinical practice for patients, families, and colleagues across the Taree region.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.87 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 22.5
Requisition ID: REQ627352
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Wednesday, 4th March 2026
To be eligible for permanent 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.
Why Taree?
Taree offers the perfect regional lifestyle: affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a community that values your skills and expertise.
About the Team
Join a highly skilled oncology team at Taree, including Oncologists, Haematologists, Cancer Care Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), McGrath Breast Care CNC, allied health staff, and clerical support. You’ll work collaboratively in a supportive, patient-focused environment, delivering specialised cancer care. Taree offers a welcoming regional lifestyle, river views, a strong sense of community, and the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.
About the Role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care (Advanced Breast), you will coordinate care for clients with breast cancer, providing expert guidance, clinical leadership, and mentoring for junior staff. Reporting to the NUM of Cancer and Palliative Care Services and accountable to the McGrath Foundation, you’ll work across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
You’ll be supported through a full orientation, ongoing professional development, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), experienced CNC colleagues, and the McGrath Foundation. This role allows you to strengthen your clinical expertise, contribute to service improvement, and make a real difference in patients’ lives.
About You
You are an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled registered nurse with:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in breast or cancer care or related discipline. In addition, you must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in breast care nursing or cancer nursing (minimum first unit of post graduate certificate), or willingness if deemed necessary to complete the post graduate certificate in breast care nursing
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
- Advanced communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care and advancing breast cancer services.
The Perks
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:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅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
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For role related queries or questions contact Donna Nicholson on Donna.Nicholson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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