Step into the role of our CNC and become a pivotal leader in delivering expert clinical care and compassionate support, making a meaningful impact on women’s health across the Hunter New England Local Health District!


Clinical Nurse Consultant - Breast Screen NSW Hunter New England
Mater Mental Health Centre Waratah

About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC) plays a crucial role in providing expert clinical advice and compassionate, evidence-based, client-centred care within Breast Screen Hunter New England Local Health District. This position focuses on achieving optimal outcomes for clients in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. On a daily basis, the CNC leads and manages the Nursing Team, actively participating in the care and counselling of women following Breast Screen assessment clinic results. The CNC also works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure best practices, develop service strategies, and contribute to policy and procedure development.

In addition, the CNC will lead best practice Breast Screen counselling services across the local health district, with typical working hours from Monday to Friday. The CNC collaborates closely with the Nurse Counsellor Team, as well as Administrative Staff, Sonographers, Radiographers and the Medical Team, including both Breast Screen and Surgical Specialists.

This position encompasses best practices across HNELHD, which may involve visits to Tamworth Breast Screen and participation in state and national Breast Screen meetings including possible overnight stays for travel to other sites within HNELHD as required.

Where you’ll be working:
Discover the convenience and accessibility of Waratah Breast Screen, located in a standalone building next to the renowned Calvary Mater Hospital Waratah, a prime spot in the heart of the vibrant Waratah community. This easily reachable location is surrounded by ample parking and public transport options, making it simple to fit your screening into your busy schedule.

You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration, where each member is valued and plays a vital role in achieving our common goal of providing exceptional screening and assessment services to the local community.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Career Development opportunity.
• The team fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture by celebrating birthdays, welcoming new staff, and bidding farewell to colleagues, while also allowing everyone the chance to wear pink scrub tops or shirts to show their support for Breast Screen's signature colour.
• The CNC position offers the advantage of collaborating closely with the Clinical Director and other clinical and administrative staff, ensuring your input is valued and contributes to decision-making processes.
• You will have the opportunity to engage in policy development that supports best practices and showcase your contributions by presenting results at conferences.

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 will comply with the five domains of the Clinical Nurse Consultant in NSW health IB2017_002 Clinical Nurse/ Midwifery Consultants – List of Domains and Functions.

About you:

• You will have the ability to provide caring, patient-focused support, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to work effectively within a team environment. A proven track record in leadership and daily management of a clinical team will be viewed favourably.
• You will have the ability to demonstrate your skill set in alignment with the five domains of practice for a CNC2.
• Your experience in an oncology setting, along with your counselling skills will be highly regarded.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 11th November 2024.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Curry on Catherine.Curry@health.nsw.gov.au


Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting Salary Packaging PLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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