Are you an experienced oncology nurse who wants to be a
part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people
and community?
This is a Fixed Term
Full Time or Part Time appointment until 30/06/2027, with the
possibility of extension(s) and permanency.
What
is the Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse – role
in the Cancer Network Western Australia (Cancer Network WA)
service?
The Cancer Network
WA supports patients across the State to promote access to
quality, timely care. Our unit helps patients at many points along
the cancer pathway – screening to prevent cancer; throughout their
cancer treatment journey; and to support the best palliative care
options. More information is available at North Metropolitan Health
Service - Cancer Network WA.
As Clinical Nurse
Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse you will join a
team of specialist senior cancer nurses located across metropolitan
Perth Health Service Providers. You will provide leadership and
guidance in the development and enhancement of specialist services
for people presenting with Lung Cancer or other cancer streams.
This will be in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and
the McGrath Model of Care.
In this role, you will have
a strategic and clinical function; and provide support for cancer
patients by: Supporting them navigate the health care system and
access appropriate services to enhance their cancer journey. Acting
as a central point of contact for patients, families, and health
care professionals. Providing and explaining information on
diagnosis, treatment, and all aspects of the cancer journey.
Provide a holistic needs assessment to address and action patient
needs Collaborating and linking cancer patients with other services
both within their treating hospital and the wider
community.
You will influence the
practice of cancer nursing in allocated clinical area/s and provide
an effective clinical and strategic function, both within and
external to Cancer Network WA. This may include providing
leadership and influence on the monitoring of clinical standards,
as well as developing guidelines and policy.
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours
reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and
Integrity.
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Rushton Hunt, A/Coordinator of Nursing on 0457 513 569 to find out
more about this role and explore how this role aligns with your
personal and career interests.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
including:
- Salary
packaging to increase take home pay
- Professional development
opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
- Robust
Induction, Onboarding Support and Mentorship
Program
More information on our
employee benefits can be found here: North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working
here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out
what they have to say. (NMHS Nursing video
embedded)
Interested
to join our team?
Applicants are required to
apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Your application should
include:
- A cover
letter (max 5 pages) addressing the selection criteria
and providing examples to demonstrate what you bring to the
position, in particular relating to your clinical skills and
experience in oncology, leadership experience as a senior nurse
and showcasing your advanced interpersonal and communication
skills (JDF is attached for reference).
- A detailed
resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
- References-
The names and contact details of two (2)
referees. It is preferable for one of your
referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to apply: To
be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may
also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the
health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
North Metropolitan Health
Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and
strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. NMHS
is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
We celebrate the rich
diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team
that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who
aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation
and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS upholds the social
model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and
endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and
flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.alent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
