Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - McGrath Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse Facility : Shoalhaven Cancer Care CentrePosition Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2Remuneration : $64.57 - $65.86 per hourHours Per Week : 24Requisition ID : REQ528294 Applications Close: 5th November 2024 This is a temporary part-time position of 24 hours per week until 28th June 2026 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.What you'll be doing The role of the McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse (MBCN) - CNC Grade 2 is to provide specialist nursing care, information, education, and support to patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.The McGrath MBCN is a highly skilled and motivated practitioner who will utilise expert skills, knowledge, and experience to work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team according to the complexity of care required and the individual needs of the patients in their care.Workload will be mainly self-generated and achieved through extensive interdisciplinary collaboration across primary, secondary, and tertiary health.The McGrath MBCN is a clinical expert in advanced breast cancer and functions as a resource person to patients, carers, families, clinical services, and community agencies.The McGrath MBCN will deliver a coordinated, evidence-based, seamless, and patient-focused approach to care through specialist educational resources for patients, carers, and staff.The patient-centred, holistic nursing care provided by the McGrath MBCN is consistent with the approach underpinned by the McGrath Model of Care.What we can offer you The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences.At ISLHD, we are not just offering jobs; we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work-life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD, and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible.We offer: ADOs each month (for eligible full-time employees) Study and development leave Access to in-house training, learning, and educational opportunities Discounted parking Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take-home pay (for eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider offering access to gyms and fitness services. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce.As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women, and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent Pool This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool/eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: If you're an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD.To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa.A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview.You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required.This role is a Category A role.Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment, and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children's Guardian.Selection Criteria Registered nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current Class C NSW Health driver's license, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.Minimum five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least three years recent full-time equivalent experience in the specialty field of Oncology, Palliative Care or Cancer Stream specific nursing or related discipline and post-graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice.Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence-based research.Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently. 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