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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Oncology) - Cancer Services
Mackay
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/683547 |
| Closing date | 04-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Jasmine Dorante |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7976 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Cancer Services Team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team on a temporary full time (76 hrs p.f.) from 29 June 2026 to 26 July 2026, with possible extension and leave relief coverage over the next 12 months.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant is an employee who is a registered nurse who:
- Is appointed to an advanced practice nursing position; and
- Demonstrates a specialised clinical expertise and/or specialised skill set.
Classification may include but is not limited to:
- Responsibility for explicit professional portfolio content and context expertise.
- Expertise in the provision of direct care and/or support of systems and/or education and/or professional leadership.
- Consultation and provision of professional advice.
- Responsibility for a cohort of staff reporting to the position. and/or education and research advice.
Autonomy
- Advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice.
- Advanced level of decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Undertake operational leadership.
- Work collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance.
- Apply professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and midwifery and multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
- Responsible for enacting strategies that supports a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development.
About the Team
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Cancer Services works across the Oncology Day Unit (ODU) and Medical Day Infusions Unit (MDIU) providing leadership and clinical specialist knowledge and support. The ODU and MDIU consists of a total of 12 treatment spaces, providing care to consumers requiring a range of treatments including, but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology and hepatology.
The Cancer Services team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of nursing, medical, pharmacy and allied health professionals. The team provides holistic, evidence-based quality health care for adults across the continuum to achieve quality outcomes for all patients including safe discharge and appropriate follow up care.
Our nurses provide education, treatments, support and assistance to patients, carers and other health professionals. The CNC Cancer Services works in close collaboration with the CNC Cancer Care Coordinator and the Specialist Cancer CNCs for Breast, Lung, Melanoma and Prostate Cancer to ensure streamlined pathways for consumers.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
