Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - McGrath Cancer Care - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ638955 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ638955
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, up to 32 hours per week until August 2026
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Applications close: 01/03/2026
Contact: Daryn Mitford - Operational Nurse Manager - Daryn.Mitford@health.nsw.gov.au or call on 0460 014 617
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Step into a high‑impact role at Campbelltown Hospital as the Clinical Nurse Consultant – McGrath Breast Care Nurse, where your advanced expertise becomes a driving force in elevating breast cancer care across South Western Sydney. As a key clinical leader, you will support SWSLHD teams, the McGrath Foundation, statewide clinicians, and the broader community by shaping and enhancing specialist services for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Your deep, research‑informed understanding of breast cancer nursing will underpin your leadership in developing best‑practice models and evaluating outcomes through applied nursing research. You will apply advanced knowledge across the entire continuum of care—from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, follow‑up and palliative care—ensuring every patient receives safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based support.
In this people‑focused role, you will be embedded in the Cancer Therapy Centre and relevant inpatient areas, including Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, while building strong partnerships with community providers to ensure each patient’s needs are met holistically. You will communicate with patients and their primary supports with empathy and clarity, assessing needs and providing tailored education, information, counselling and psychological support. Your practice will adapt to individuals’ changing circumstances, health needs, concerns and preferences, while facilitating continuity of care across all phases of the cancer journey. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to treatment planning, remain current with emerging oncology and breast cancer developments, and maintain active involvement in the Breast Cancer Interest Group to promote innovation and excellence in clinical practice.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant with advanced breast cancer nursing expertise and a strong commitment to supporting patients through every stage of their cancer journey. Grounded in theory, research and best practice, you deliver high‑quality supportive care—providing tailored information, education, psychological support and skilled clinical intervention that enhances patient wellbeing.
You excel at adapting your approach to meet each person’s unique and evolving needs, ensuring their concerns, preferences and circumstances guide your care. You prioritise continuity across care phases and settings, coordinating smooth transitions and advocating for patients within multidisciplinary teams. Collaborative, compassionate and committed to service excellence, you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help elevate breast cancer care across South Western Sydney.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time experience as a breast care nurse, or related discipline. Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
3. Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in the relevant specialty.
4. Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
6. Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
7. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
8. Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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