Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Clinical Nurse Consultant Breast Service Grade 4Date: 28 Jul ****At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.Clinical Nurse Consultant (Breast Care Nurse)12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Leave positionCommencing Monday 24th August ***** EFT until June 27 then 0.4EFT until end of fixed termCNC Grade 4B (ZJ4)An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Breast Care to join our specialist cancer nursing team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.Working predominantly within the Early Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant team, the successful applicant will play a key role in delivering expert, patient-centred care and care coordination across the breast cancer continuum.
This position provides advanced clinical leadership, supports multidisciplinary care, and contributes to service development and quality improvement initiatives within a leading cancer service.
Some work with the metastatic breast care and breast plastics team may be required.About the RoleAs a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will:Provide advanced clinical assessment, care coordination and support for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.Act as a key contact and resource for patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.Deliver evidence-based education, information and supportive care interventions.Facilitate timely access to services and optimise patient pathways.Contribute to quality improvement, service development, research and professional practice activities.Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing colleagues and the broader multidisciplinary team.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:Current registration with AHPRAExperience working in a specialist nursing role.Postgraduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing, Breast Care Nursing, or a related specialty.Demonstrated expertise in the assessment and management of patients with breast cancer.Excellent communication, leadership and care coordination skills.A commitment to patient-centred care, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist nursing team and contribute to exceptional outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.
You will work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence and compassionate care.Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home payDiscounted health insurance and eye careA comprehensive health and wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclistsOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spacesPathways for professional development and new career opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leaveFlexible, hybrid working practicesInclusion and belongingPeter Mac celebrates,



values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.Join us!
For further information regarding this position, please contact Yvonne Panek-Hudson.Email: Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 11 August ****Position SummaryThe Breast Clinical Nurse Consultant is an expert practitioner who uses and facilitates evidence based practice which is visionary, creative and appropriate to the tumour stream/service.The Nurse Consultant identifies, facilitates, provides and evaluates educational processes to enhance the knowledge and competencies of health professionals and patients within the serviceNurses and MidwivesClassification or Salary RangeZJ4 Grade 4BCategory A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working dayKey RelationshipsPosition Reports toDirectNurse Manager for SpecialistNursesProfessionalChief Nursing OfficerInternalMulti-disciplinary teamSpecialist Clinics TeamOther Specialist Nurses, Nurse Consultants and Nurse PractitionersNurse Unit ManagersExternalGeneral practitionersSpecialist servicesCommunity servicesPrecinct partnersUniversity SectorSkillsRegistered NurseMinimum 5 years' experience in oncology nursing at a senior level that includes working in a breast cancer settingAn understanding of and experience with developing evidence-based practiceDemonstrated involvement in skilled activities and organisations e.g. Australian College of Nursing, Cancer Nursing Society of Australia,A Masters in Nursing or a relevant fieldA recognised course in breast cancer nursing e.g. via Australian College of NursingExperience in conducting tumour stream or nursing based quality improvement activities or researchKey Accountabilities1.
Clinical Practice1.1 Ensure the delivery of high standard of evidence-based nursing care to patients.1.2 In the clinical setting, conduct comprehensive screening, assessment planning implementation and evaluation.1.3 Establish and maintain effective communication with other health professional and support staff, patients' families, the community and external care providers.1.4 Collaborate with other health professionals to ensure the patient's safe and effective transition across the care continuum and facilitate access and referrals to appropriate health resources and services.1.5Lead and facilitate the development of systems and processes to support the planning and coordination of treatment, education and support needs for patients with cancer, and their families across the disease trajectory1.6Support the ongoing development of the clinical services model and provide support and information to nurses in the preceptorship program allocated to the clinical service1.7Actively engages in the preceptorship program, ensuring succession planning for the role1.8Contribute to the development of local, national and international evidence based care guidelines,



policies and procedures and patient resources.1.9Support and promote excellence and autonomy in clinical practice and patient carePatients and their families experience timely, relevant and personalised careThe Nurse Consultant contributes to the MDT meetingsPeter Mac Nursing is represented and contributes to the development of evidence based position statement or papers, recommendations and guidelines where appropriate both nationally and internationallyTakes an active role in the planning and conduct of the nursing preceptorship program2.
Screening and Assessment2.1 Ensure referrals are triaged in a timely fashion2.2 Ensure patients with complex needs are identified and supported in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomesReferrals are triaged within 72 hours of receiptEvidence based assessment tools are completed for new patients and referrals made as requiredDemonstrates expertise in clinical assessment skills and care planning for patients with complex physical and psychosocial needsSupports other nurses to develop expert clinical assessment skills and develop individualised care plans3.
Improving Quality and Safety of our services3.1Ensure relevant education material for patients and other nurses is evidence based and up to date.3.2Deliver evidence based nursing care where possible3.3Participate in and facilitate nursing research3.4Foster an environment that promotes education and research within the nursing division3.5Participate in continuing education sessions, committees, special projects and relevant professional groups.3.6Educates the health care team regarding the concept and role of the Nurse Consultant3.7Collects and monitors relevant nurse sensitive KPI's for your stream3.8Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in identifying resources to meet patient care needs3.9Ensures the vision, purpose and values of the organization are understood and integrated into daily practice3.10Assists with the submission of proposals for grants/special projects fundingEvidence of involvement in the development and/or recognition and/or evaluation of evidence based patient education resourcesEvidence of delivery of high quality educationEvidence of participation in committees and relevant professional groups.Collection of nurse sensitive KPI data that can be used to inform practice change.
Examples may include the following:Percentage of new patients screened for supportive care needs at initial consultNumber of phone calls received regarding symptom managementNumber of patients who receive a survivorship consult at the end oftreatmentNumber of cancellations on day of treatment as patient is not ready for careEvidence of contributing to/being involved in at least one research/QA project per year.Evidence of submitting an abstract for conference presentation or manuscript for publication, minimum 1 submission every 2 years.Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.WHY WORK FOR PETER MACPeter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, career development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Breast Service Grade 4 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne