Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 5

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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 state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About 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 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced cancer nurse to join our team in a permanent full time role. The Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Oral and Combined Radiation Therapies provides advanced practice nursing to oncology patients in allocated tumour streams who are receiving oral neoplastic agents or combined systemic and radiation therapies to optimise patient care and experience.  

This includes: 

• Care coordination to navigate the complexities of their care pathway 

• Education regarding their disease, treatment, informed decision making,  

• Symptom and toxicity management and self-care strategies 

• Supportive care screening and referral 

• Collaborating with the Oncology medical staff, Day Oncology and DOAH ANUMs, other Oncology CNC’s, allied health and wellness staff  

• Liaison with community providers including GP’s, local pharmacies and palliative care services to facilitate ongoing management in the community 

• Providing professional leadership, educational, research, and systems support duties required to achieve the role.  

About you 

As the Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant, 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: 

• Post graduate qualification in Cancer nursing   

• Significant experience in managing systemic and oral cancer therapies, and accredited in antineoplastic drug administration and handling in the ambulatory setting 

• 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 

• Excellent organisation, time-management skills and attention to detail  

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills  

• 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
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

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. 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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Angela Mellerick, Medical Oncology CNC Manager at Angela.Mellerick@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Sunday 19 January 2025