Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, until 29th June 2031
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $62.82 - $64.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ668840
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you have a passion for supporting people through their breast cancer journey while delivering expert, compassionate care? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join our Cancer Services team as a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Early Breast.
About the Opportunity
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Early Breast, you will provide specialist nursing care, education and support to patients diagnosed with early breast cancer. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate care across the patient journey, advocate for patients and their families, and deliver evidence-based, person-centred care that promotes the best possible outcomes.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the patient experience. In this role you will:
- Provide specialist clinical care, education and support to patients and carers throughout their early breast cancer treatment journey.
- Coordinate and facilitate seamless, patient-centred care across multiple stages of treatment and between healthcare services.
- Deliver advanced clinical leadership, mentoring and expert advice to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Assess, plan and manage complex patient care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care plans.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and the development of clinical processes and services.
- Collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals to support informed decision-making and positive health outcomes.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Division 1), with postgraduate qualifications in breast cancer nursing or oncology nursing, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive post-registration nursing experience, including recent experience in surgical or medical oncology and advanced clinical knowledge of early breast cancer care.
- Demonstrated ability to assess, coordinate and manage complex patient care while delivering evidence-based, person-centred support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
- A collaborative approach with proven clinical leadership, mentoring and advocacy skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, high-quality patient care, and delivering exceptional outcomes aligned with CCLHD's values.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Brookie Cox
Phone: 02 4320 9835
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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