The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Lung Care) is a senior level clinician who is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise for the planning and coordination of complex cancer care.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Lung Cancer) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will 

• Ensure best practice cancer care, facilitating outcomes consistent with evidence-based guidelines
• Provide education and information to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey
• Opportunity for a leadership role in the multidisciplinary cancer team
• Participate in quality improvement activities and service development relevant to the role 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Permanent Part time (60 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $66.85 - $72.58 per hour.

About Us

The Specialist Cancer Nursing Team - Lung Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a senior level clinician who is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise for the planning and coordination of complex cancer care, along with the provision of advance cancer care knowledge, education and support to patients with cancer and their carers/families.

The Lung CNC will work directly with patients undergoing treatment, ensuring timely and appropriate access and referral to services across the care continuum. The position will operate within the multidisciplinary model of cancer care and work in partnership with service providers in acute and community settings, promoting cancer awareness and principles of evidence based best practice.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 06 June 2025. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Job Ad reference: GC639097 

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC639097 - RD (PDF, 488KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit