The Team
The Royal Hobart Hospital seeks a highly motivated and team orientated Clinical Nurse Consultant -McGrath Cancer Care Nurse to provide leadership and direction to support and care for patients within Southern Tasmania who have been diagnosed with Genitourinary Cancer.
Cancer and Blood Services (CaBS) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), is a comprehensive service dedicated to cancer and blood disorder patients including the state-wide bone marrow transplant service. The units together with the McGrath Foundation of Australian work together to provide treatment, research, clinical trials and education regarding these diseases and survivorship care.
The Cancer and Blood Services Team, with their multi-disciplinary approach, not only support the patient but allow health professionals to deliver optimum clinical outcomes for patients and their families. The team value positivity, making a difference, striving for excellence, adaptability, teamwork and kindness.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Genitourinary):
- Provides leadership in the development and enhancement of specialist services for women and men presenting with a Genitourinary cancer and facilitates innovative evidence-based practice, in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and the McGrath Model of Care.
- Acts as a clinical expert in genitourinary cancer and functions as a resource person to patients, families, and staff across the Department of Health.
- Has expert knowledge regarding the spectrum of genitourinary cancer, inclusive of health assessment, treatment pathways, referrals, and on-going coordination of care
About the successful candidate:
The successful candidate will bring specialist clinical expertise, strong leadership capability and a passion for improving cancer care outcomes.
- Extensive oncology, palliative care or genitourinary cancer nursing experience, with demonstrated capability to assess, coordinate and manage complex patient care at an advanced practice level.
- Proven ability to lead service improvements, influence clinical practice and implement evidence-based approaches that enhance patient outcomes.
- Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to educate, support and collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational, leadership and strategic planning skills, with experience contributing to clinical guidelines and service planning initiatives.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, 21 September to 30 June 2027.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Post Graduate qualifications in oncology, or palliative care
- AHPRA Nursing Registration Division 1
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kellie Cotton
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6166 2611
Email address: kellie.richards@ths.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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