Clinical Nurse Consultant

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• Are you an experienced oncology nurse ready to take the next step in your career?
• Rare and exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team in a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Prostate Cancer Survivorship working 0.4 FTE.
• You'll work closely with the radiation oncology team to manage patients who have received definitive radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Medical and Cancer Services

Austin Health is one of the largest cancer service providers in Victoria. A complete range of services are delivered to patients and their families, including medical oncology, clinical haematology, radiation oncology (Austin Health and BRICC), cancer genetics, palliative care, wellness and supportive care programs, an active volunteer program and specialist cancer surgery (Division of Surgery). These are provided within an environment that integrates research, teaching and training.   

All Austin Health metropolitan-based Cancer Services are delivered within the Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre) at the Austin Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides a model of individualised cancer care for patients and their families. Clinical services are provided in a range of inpatient, ambulatory and home settings. Inpatient services include an acute clinical haematology ward, an oncology/ surgical oncology ward and a palliative care ward. Ambulatory services include Radiation Oncology, Day Oncology, Day Oncology at Home, Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) and Apheresis.  

About the role 

As the Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant – Prostate Cancer Survivorship, you will provide nurse led follow up to patients post definitive radiotherapy for prostate cancer with an emphasis on survivorship.

A regular day will see you:   

• Provide education to prostate cancer patients regarding management of long-term effects of treatment, 
• Manage the consequences of treatment (particularly urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction)
• Provide supportive care screening and referral
• Collaborate with the Radiation Oncology medical staff, other Oncology CNC’s, allied health and wellness staff
• Liaise with community providers including GP’s, local pharmacies and palliative care services to facilitate ongoing management in the community

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the care of people with prostate cancer.
• Post graduate qualification in Cancer nursing or working towards
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and plan the care of people with cancer across the continuum of care.
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in the care of patients with cancer, with demonstrated understanding of the care and management in an inpatient, ambulatory and community setting
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and autonomously to meet patient needs and the goals of the unit 

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Angela Mellerick, Medical Oncology CNC Manager, Angela.Mellerick@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 4 August 2025