McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

• Shape education, research and clinical excellence

• Lead specialist breast cancer care in a tertiary setting

• Drive innovation across multidisciplinary cancer services

Deliver expert oncology consultancy, build capability and transform patient outcomes.

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: 23
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working 
Located at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s largest and most respected tertiary referral hospitals, this is an opportunity to join a progressive, research-active cancer service at the forefront of clinical care. Working in partnership with the McGrath Foundation, you will operate within the renowned McGrath Model of Care, supporting patients and families across the breast cancer journey while influencing best practice across the District.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a high-profile tertiary oncology and breast care service

• Collaborate with leading multidisciplinary specialists

• Influence service redesign and quality improvement initiatives

• Access professional development and statewide education networks

• Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on patient-centred care

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.

This senior clinical leadership role is ideal for an experienced oncology or breast care nurse ready to step into a strategic, high-impact position.

You will:

• Provide advanced breast cancer assessment, care coordination, education and supportive care aligned to evidence-based guidelines

• Deliver expert consultancy across inpatient, outpatient and multidisciplinary settings

• Lead a change management project to enhance breast care service delivery

• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes, driving continuous quality improvement

• Initiate and contribute to research, education programs and clinical policy development

You will balance autonomous clinical decision-making with strong multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality, contemporary cancer care.

About You

We are seeking an accomplished Registered Nurse who brings clinical credibility, leadership capability and a passion for breast cancer care.

You will demonstrate:

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

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

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

• Proven expertise in breast cancer assessment, management and multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Strong clinical leadership, education and research skills

• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational capability

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

This is a career-defining opportunity for a motivated clinician seeking to expand their influence in breast oncology, clinical leadership and service innovation.

Make your next move count

If you are ready to take the next step in your oncology nursing career and help shape the future of breast cancer care, we invite you to apply. Join NSW Health and be part of a team delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. Apply online today! Submit 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: REQ641344 
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