Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care

• 12-months fixed term, part-time role
• 3 days per week or 45.6 hours per fortnight 
• ZJ4 classification

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse to join the Palliative Care team as a clinical nurse consultant.

The nurse will be an experienced practitioner (experience in palliative care delivery in inpatient/consult or community settings preferred - although expertise in closely related specialities such as oncology will also be considered) who uses and facilitates evidence-based practice to provide optimal patient care and support to families.

The successful applicant will predominantly be responsible for supporting patients and their family members together wtih the wider multidisciplinary palliative care team - as part of our hospital-based consultation service. The ability to work with all members of the team as well as allied health and community services is essential.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Brian Le

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Applications Close: 21 September 2025
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Position Summary

- provide high quality patient management;

- contribute to a vibrant quality assurance and research program;

- participate in education program relevant to palliative care practice;

- promote Palliative Care, Peter Mac and the VCCC partner.

Enterprise Agreement

Nurses and Midwives

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 4

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

• Effective working relationships with all disciplines and teams involved in patient care;
• Effective liaison with patient navigators, administrative staff
• Effective liaison across Parkville Integrated Palliative Care Service
• Partnership with management team.

External

• Effective working relationship with palliative care community and consortium partners
• Effective relationship with international partners.

Education
Skills
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators

1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach.

• Undertake ward clinical duties as rostered
• Commitment to  improve quality of care;
• Revision of policies as needed;
• Actively and regularly participate in quality initiatives and research activities.

2. Provides intellectual leadership.

• Make conceptual advances;
• Establish valuable external collaborations;

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

3. Supervises and trains registrars, residents, medical students, nursing and allied health staff and participates in other educational activities.

• Participates in hospital wide educational programs, including affiliated organisation's programs;
• Participates in medical, nursing and allied health education programs;
• Assists in developing the educational program.

4. Promotes the interests of the Organisation.

• Membership of and contribution to   relevant professional organisations;
• Expertise is recognised locally and nationally;
• Contributes to the Centre's goals by developing and achieving department and divisional goals;
• Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Participates in strategic planning and development.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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