Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Radiotherapy - Illawarra Cancer Care Centre

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$113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week | Illawarra Cancer Care Centre | REQ546137 | Applications close: 9 February 2025

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing radiotherapy at the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre (ICCC). In this key role, you will collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, utilizing your advanced clinical expertise in Radiation Oncology. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, offering expert consultation, and providing education and support to patients and staff alike.As a CNS2, you will demonstrate advanced clinical practice, leadership, and decision-making skills, while actively contributing to the development of nursing practice and quality improvement initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to lead clinical education, influence service delivery, and implement evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes. Your expertise in chemotherapy and other interventions will help shape the patient journey from presentation through to discharge.This role offers a chance to make a real difference in a dynamic, supportive environment, where your contributions to research, clinical development, and service excellence are highly valued. If you're passionate about advancing cancer care and leading in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         Current AHPRA Registration

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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·         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Amanda Vickers at ​Amanda.vickers@health.nsw.gov.au