Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Nurse

Job Description

Lead innovation in cancer care , making a lasting impact on patient outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing diverse skill sets. Drive continuous improvement through education and evidence-based practices. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2027)Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2Remuneration: $66.50 - $67.83 per hourHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality health care services to diverse communities in Western Sydney, focusing on collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs. Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Supports over 1 million residents, including the Greater Western Region. Driven by a vision of 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond'. Embraces core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. What you'll be doing The McGrath Upper GI Cancer Care Nurse (MCCN) at Westmead Hospital provides expert care, leadership, and support for patients with Upper GI cancer. Leads and enhances specialist Upper GI cancer services and patient care. Coordinates care, liaising with oncology, surgery, and allied health teams. Provides expert clinical advice and support to patients, families, and staff. Develops and delivers education programs to ensure best practice. Contributes to service planning, quality improvement, and policy updates. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Qualification: Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty of Upper GI Cancer Care or qualifications deemed appropriate by WSLHD. Selection Criteria: Registered Nurse with at least five years post-registration experience with at least three years' experience in the relevant field. Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis/formulation/management of patients with cancer. Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education, and support to individuals, their families, nursing staff, and other health professionals. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between Upper GI cancer and other health care services. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team with high-level time management, problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills. Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication, report writing, and research skills. Requisition ID: REQ547163Applications Close: 17th March 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Jayne Robinson on 0428 675 709 or email . People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standards. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disabilities. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr