Job Description:Role title: McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Metastatic Breast Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)Role type: Max term contract part time (32 hours per week until January 2028)Shift details: Monday - Thursday (08:00 - 16:30)Department and location: Cancer Stream, St Vincent’s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 (pro-rata) + super.Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleProvide clinical leadership and role modelling to support the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred care in accordance with the McGrath Foundation Model of Care.Actively participate in the multidisciplinary breast cancer team, undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients and carers and coordinating ongoing care.Deliver expert clinical support, information, and advice to patients with metastatic breast cancer, their families and carers throughout the care continuum.Serve as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals across the St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, providing advanced clinical expertise in metastatic breast cancer management.Contribute to the development and delivery of specialty-specific education programs and support professional development within the clinical team.Lead and enhance specialist metastatic breast cancer services through innovative, evidence-based practice, clinical guideline implementation, and coordination of treatment pathways, referrals, and supportive care services.About youCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration nursing experience, including at least 3 years full-time recent experience in Oncology, Palliative Care, or Cancer Stream-specific nursing.Approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the field or equivalent qualifications and/or experience deemed appropriate by St Vincent's Hospital Sydney.Demonstrated knowledge of the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer, including common treatment regimens, and the ability to provide effective education and support to patients, families, and carers.Advanced clinical assessment, care planning, and complex case management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Excellent communication, documentation, leadership, teaching, organisational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.Proven ability to lead and implement evidence-based practice improvements, including experience in policy, procedure, guideline development, and strategic and clinical service planning.Why work at St Vincent’s?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveMoving from NSW Health? Your eligible accrued leave entitlements will be transferred over. (As restrictions apply to the amount and type of leave that can transfer, feel free to discuss this with our team during the recruitment process)What we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsComing from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 16 November 2026.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr
McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse employer: St Vincent's Health Australia Limited
St Vincent's Health Australia Limited offers a supportive work environment focused on compassionate care, with opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare sector. Employees benefit from flexible shifts and a strong emphasis on teamwork, particularly in roles such as Personal Care Assistants and Revenue Officers. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care while ensuring a sustainable healthcare delivery model.
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