Transitional Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner Oncology
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ659809
Salary per hour:
Nurse Practitioner: $72.55 - $77.65
Transitional Nurse Practitioner: $68.50 - $69.87
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) or endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Medical Oncology department, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) in a temporary, part‑time capacity.
This role will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert patient care within Medical Oncology, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to support high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with cancer within scope of practice
- Work collaboratively with Medical Oncology consultants and the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
- Support timely access to care, continuity of care and appropriate escalation pathways
- Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, and evidence‑based practice
- Provide education, support and clinical leadership to nursing and allied health staff
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and data collection as required
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Authorised Nurse Practitioner with APHRA that has completed the tertiary requirements including a Master Degree (Nurse Practitioner) OR Registered Nurse working in a Transitional Position towards endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner and is currently enrolled in a Tertiary Masters Program for Nurse Practitioner.
- Minimum of 5,000 hours of advanced nursing/midwifery practice during the last six years appropriate to the specialty area (or working towards within the next 3 years).
- Ability to independently assess, investigate and implement appropriate treatment for patients within advanced nursing practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in advanced practice management in cancer care.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and have effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated skill and expertise in the assessment and management of treatment related toxicities from cancer therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within the wider multidisciplinary team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rowena Broadbent on Rowena.Broadbent@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 14 May 2026
