Breast Care Clinical Nurse Consultant - Breast Cancer Institute | Permanent

🎗️ Expert CNC role at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute – a specialist centre

🔬 Lead clinical practice, research & education across the five CNC domains

💛 Walk alongside patients through complex breast cancer journeys with authority

Lead, consult & transform breast cancer nursing care across the care continuum at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:  Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration:  $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 per annum

Hours Per Week:  38

Requisition ID:  REQ641727

Where you'll be working

The Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) at Westmead Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for breast cancer care, research and treatment. As Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will be part of a highly specialised multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for people with breast disease.

• WSLHD is home to one of Australia's most comprehensive cancer care networks, supporting complex cases with innovative treatment modalities and active research programs.

• Work alongside leading oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists and allied health professionals in a collaborative, evidence-driven environment.

• Access to rich portfolio of research, clinical trials and continuing education through BCI's established programs.

• Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health awards.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within breast disease through the delivery of a specialist consultant service across the five core domains of specialist breast care nursing: collaborative care, coordinated care, supportive care, information provision and education, and clinical leadership. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide expert, high-quality clinical care and consultancy to patients, carers and health professionals in the area of breast cancer, developing, implementing and evaluating care management plans for patients with complex health needs.

• Monitor, analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of BCI patient care outcomes through continuous improvement strategies and promotion of best practice protocols and guidelines.

• Initiate, conduct, utilise and disseminate findings of research, participating in and supporting BCI research and education programs through standardised information and evidence-based advice.

• Provide clinical leadership and act as role model and expert clinician contributing to the development of clinical processes including pathways, policy and procedures from a breast cancer perspective.

• Contribute to the development, provision and delivery of specialty breast cancer education programs and participate in the strategic and operational planning for breast care clinical services delivery.

Apply now!

At WSLHD our people are at the heart of world-class cancer care. As a Breast Care CNC at the Breast Cancer Institute, you will lead clinical practice, drive research and walk alongside patients through one of life's most challenging journeys. Enrich health – and the lives of those who need it most – every day. Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) 

Selection Criteria

1.     Registered Nurse with at least five years post-registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology, ideally with at least three years' experience as a breast care nurse, or related discipline.

2.     Relevant post graduate qualifications in breast care nursing or cancer nursing (minimum first unit of the postgraduate certificate, with willingness if deemed necessary to complete the postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing). If no formal education in breast care nursing, then an active understanding that they will be encouraged and supported by the McGrath Foundation and their LHD to obtain post-graduate qualifications in breast care studies. This will require the BCN to commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway.

3.     Holds valid NSW driver's licence and willingness to travel to other WSLHD sites.

4.     Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis/formulation/management of patients with breast cancer.

5.     Proven clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy advice, education and support to individuals, their families, nursing staff and other health professionals.

6.     Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between breast cancer and other health care services.

7.     Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, present and evaluate education, clinical procedures and policies to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communication, report writing and research skills.

8.     Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team with high level time management, problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.

Requisition ID: REQ641727  
Applications Close: 8^th April 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Masrura Kabir on Masrura.Kabir@health.nsw.gov.au