Clinical Nurse Consultant - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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About the Role 

The Head and Neck Cancer, Clinical Nurse Consultant is be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of evidence based best practice and patient flow systems throughout the continuum of care for people with head and neck cancer and their families. This includes the coordination and care of patients with cancer and the provision of nursing expertise to support and manage patient health care needs. This position will be located within the ENT Department offices at Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Campus however will involve working across all sites. The position is a clinical leadership role that includes: 

• Facilitating the development of systems and processes to support the planning and coordination of treatment, education and support needs to patients and their families across the disease trajectory; 
• Provide complex management and support to H&N patients from referral to surveillance; 
• Provide support and counselling as a point of contact for patients, staff and external agencies for assessment, care, treatment and follow up for head and neck patients; 
• Link patients in with existing support networks as required; 
• In conjunction with the outpatients clinic coordinator review H&N referrals and triage according to urgency; 
• Manage the H&N multidisciplinary meetings, H&N database and SMICS database; and 
• Assist in the collection of information for the H&N audit. 

Specific criterion for this position in addition to those listed in the Position Description:

• Senior Nurse with extensive experience in caring for patients undergoing Head & Neck Surgery. 
• Experience in working with patients and their families with a newly diagnosed cancer. 
• Expert clinical acumen in complex patient care. 
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an organised fashion to meet the clinical demands of the patients and family. 
• Masters Degree in Nursing or working towards. 
• Current valid drivers licence. 

Monash Health is a great place to work 

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay 
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program 
• free vaccinations 
• private health insurance at discounted rates 
• health imaging services 
• + more 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Eleanor Milton on 0403 942 857. 

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 5th Niovember 2024.