Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Cancer Care Coordinator
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ649526 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 14 May 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649526
Application Close: Sunday 05 April 2026
Prince of Wales Hospital - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Cancer Care Coordinator
The Cancer Care Coordinator plays a vital role in providing information and support, while coordinating the care of patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. This role also involves monitoring patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring that patients have a clear understanding of their treatment options and care plans. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join the team at Prince of Wales Hospital as a Cancer Care Coordinator, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and supporting individuals diagnosed with cancer throughout their treatment experience.
Benefits:
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in well being, education and teaching.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose should outline how the role assists the organisation in achieving its objectives, rather than the tasks it undertakes. The primary purpose is often used as part of the advertisement in the recruitment process. For example: Provide day to day supervision of administrative staff of the Cancer Centre, and evaluate and manage administrative systems and procedures to enable the Oncology department to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.
- Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver’s License (if required by service).
- Relevant Post graduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing and at least 3 years recent experience working in the Oncology Clinical area, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education [and staff as required]
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sara Shaw on Sara.Shaw@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
