Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Breast Care Nurse - Young

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 1
Remuneration: $115,382.47 - $117,740.94 per annum pro rata
Hours per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ263600
Vaccination Category: A
Applications Close: 2 November 2021

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Be the hero at the heart of caring for people with breast cancer.
Support, coordinate, integrate and advocate with MLHD!

• Generous Salary Packaging options + rural and remote incentives
• Corporate health and fitness program - Fitness Passport
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Affordable housing with remarkable commute times to our picturesque communities
• Genuine welcoming and supportive staff and communities with a lifestyle second to none!

Where you will be working

Surrounded by orchards, vineyards and olive groves, Young is a historic gold rush town nestled in the Hilltops wine region.

Our District Hospital is a Level 3 26 bed facility that includes a 5 bed Level 3 Maternity service; 24 hour Emergency Department; an Operating theatre and Day Surgery Unit that operates up to 3 days per week; Pharmacy, Medical Imaging and Pathology Departments, and an Outpatient Oncology unit.

A full range of Community Health Services including Paediatric Speech Therapy, Dietetics, Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, Child and Family services, Women’s Health services, Dental Health services, Counselling and Community Mental Health services. An outreach service is also provided to the surrounding district.

The maternity service provides care for women with low to moderate risks under a medical/ midwifery shared care model. There are approximately 140-180 births per year, and the service accommodates mothers and babies transferred for postnatal care from the referral centres. The service is staffed by Registered Midwives, and includes a 24 hour back up on call roster.

Learn more about the benefits and lifestyle of Young

About the Opportunity

A McGrath Breast Care Nurse is responsible for provision and coordination of high level patient centred, evidence based clinical care to individuals with breast cancer to optimise their health and wellbeing at all stages across the continuum of care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up and palliative care. 

Practice incorporates skills and knowledge in supportive care, including specialised and tailored information, education, psychological support and clinical care. It is adapted according to the specific and changing needs and care plan of individuals, taking into account complex health needs, concerns and preferences for care, facilitating this within all care settings and with care providers.

To learn more about the role and responsibilities and pre-employment checks required, please review the Position Description.

Interested? Get in touch today by either applying directly or contacting Katrina Green on Katrina.Green1@health.nsw.gov.au. Please note, your application must include a current resume and address all selection criteria.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.