Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Lung (534418)

Tasmanian Government

North WestPosted Oct 30, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

Fixed-term, part-time3+ years expHealth/Hospital,Registered Nurse,Registered Midwife

The Team

The North West Cancer Centre, Burnie, provides comprehensive specialist outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the North West Tasmanian Community. The NWCC is affiliated with the Northern Cancer Service with it situated in the North West Regional Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Lung provides specialised, evidence-based clinical leadership and expert nursing care to patients diagnosed with lung cancer. The role is integral to ensuring safe, coordinated and patient-centred care from the time of diagnosis through treatment. The Clinical nurse consultant utilises advanced clinical knowledge, specialised oncology expertise and strong communication and coordination skills to support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.

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Provide expert, person-centred cancer nursing care, information and support to people affected by cancer and their families across the continuum of care, including assessment, treatment planning, supportive care and referrals.

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Lead the development and evaluation of evidence-based clinical practice, guidelines and care pathways, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality care and continuity of services.

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Coordinate patient care across hospital and community settings, facilitate communication between healthcare providers, contribute to education and quality improvement initiatives, and support awareness and development of the McGrath Cancer Care Nurse service and McGrath Model of Care.

You will need

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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with extensive clinical experience in cancer nursing and demonstrated expertise in cancer assessment, treatment pathways and supportive care and minimum of 5 years post registration experience.

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Highly developed communication, leadership, clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously, coordinate complex patient care and support evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until November 2029. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria :

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Post Graduate qualifications in cancer nursing - oncology and/or palliative care

• Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience as a registered nurse with at least 3 years recent full time equivalent experience in Oncology, Palliative Care or Cancer Stream specific Nursing.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Lung G6.docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Kristen Lovatt Position: Nurse Unit Manager - North West Cancer Centre Email address: kristen.lovatt@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Not included in the source posting: qualifications.

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