McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

• Lead specialist breast cancer care at a major tertiary hospital

• Drive change and innovation in multidisciplinary oncology care

• Advance research, education and best practice statewide

Manage complex breast cancer care. Lead change. Build capability.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31/05/2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead Hospital, one of NSW’s largest tertiary referral centres, you will join a high-performing multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer. Working in alignment with the McGrath Foundation Model of Care, this role offers the opportunity to influence clinical excellence across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be part of a collaborative, research-active environment that values innovation, compassion and continuous improvement.

• Major teaching hospital within a leading Local Health District

• Strong multidisciplinary oncology and breast care services

• Culture of clinical excellence, collaboration and innovation

• Opportunities to lead service redesign and improvement initiatives

• Access to professional development and McGrath education forums

What you'll be doing 
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Cancer Care Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the breast cancer continuum. This role supports patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, ensuring coordinated care and access to services. The successful candidate will join the McGrath Early Breast Care Nursing team at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute.

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, you will provide expert clinical leadership in breast cancer care while driving service development, research and education. You will influence patient outcomes and support clinicians across the cancer care continuum. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver specialist breast cancer consultancy, supportive care, education and coordinated care aligned to evidence-based guidelines

• Lead a change management project across multidisciplinary teams and outpatient clinics

• Monitor, analyse and improve patient outcomes through quality improvement and best practice protocols

• Initiate, participate in and disseminate breast cancer research and education programs

• Contribute to strategic service planning, clinical pathway development and policy review

You will thrive in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining contemporary, evidence-based practice.

About You

You are a highly experienced Registered Nurse with:

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including 3 years in oncology, palliative care or cancer nursing

• Postgraduate qualifications in breast or cancer nursing (or willingness to complete)

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

• Demonstrated expertise in breast cancer assessment, management and multidisciplinary care planning

• Proven clinical leadership, research, education and service development capability

• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills

• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and the McGrath network to help shape the future of breast cancer care. Apply now and be part of a team that delivers world-class care, drives innovation and supports patients when they need it most. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications: Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty of Breast Cancer Care or qualifications deemed appropriate by WSLHD. 

• Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)  

Selection Criteria:

1. 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. Relevant post graduate qualifications in breast care nursing or cancer nursing (minimum first unit of the postgraduate certificate, with willingness if deemed necessary to complete the postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing). If no formal education in breast care nursing, then an active understanding that they will be encouraged and supported by the McGrath Foundation and their LHD to obtain post- graduate qualifications in breast care studies. This will require the BCN to commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway.

3. Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis/ formulation/ management of patients with breast cancer. Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education and support to individuals, their families, nursing staff and other health professionals.

4. The McGrath Cancer Care Nurse will actively participate in the multidisciplinary team and will be involved in treatment planning.

5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team with high level time management, problem solving, analytical and organisational skills. McGrath Cancer Care Nurse will ensure specific data required by the Foundation is added to the relevant McGrath Foundation controlled database on a regular and timely basis.

6. Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication, report writing and research skills.

7. Valid NSW Driver's License.

Requisition ID: REQ641338
Applications Close: 15^th March 2026
  
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Masrura Kabir on Masrura Kabir@health.nsw.gov.au