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Division: Cancer Cardiology and Specialty Medicine
Department: Respiratory Medicine
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Nursing
Role Summary:
Location:
Footscray
Employment Type:
Part-Time (40 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
Salary:
CNC C Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders Unit has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nodule Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the team.
This new position within Western Health will support the Nodule pathway for our patients, their families and carers following the implementation of the National Lung Cancer Screening program (NLCSP) in June ****.
The Lung Nodule Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will work within the Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Medicine team in the coordination, implementation and management of the Lung Nodule Clinic, Multidisciplinary Meetings and other related strategic planning at Western Health.
As this is a new role, the successful applicant will be pivotal in the design and structure of this role in collaboration with the Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Head of Unit and Operations Manager in addition to supporting oversight for the NLCSP at Western Health.
Key responsibilities:
Attendance and nursing support within the Nodule Clinic & Nodule MDM.
Provide expert and evidence-based direction, advice and support to consumers and multidisciplinary team.
Provision of high-quality nursing care to patients and their families on a day-to-day basis, including care coordination and liaison following referral to the Lung Nodule Clinic and throughout the patient journey.
Support the integration of the NLCSP for Western Health in planning, implementing and evaluating services based on screening program guidelines.
About you:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA.
Have completed a Post Graduate qualification in area of specialty (or similar)



and have a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical area of the postgraduate qualification.
Motivated and proven experience working within autonomous roles.
High level verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in the use of technology to create explicit and concise documents, reports and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies.
Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre,



Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.
Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about high-quality patient care and screening programs in the West,we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date:
11:59pm on 11 September ****.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Nicole Comito (Operations Manager - Specialty Medicine) via ****** .
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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📌 Nodule Clinical Nurse Consultant (Victoria)
🏢 Footscray Hospital
📍 Victoria