Head, Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Consultant

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District's Royal North Shore Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Head, Neck & Thyroid Cancer service as Nurse Coordinator.

This temporary part‑time role coordinates the patient journey across diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up, delivers expert nursing care, patient education and MDT support.

Qualifications

• Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and at least five years of post‑graduate experience.
• Minimum 3 years in the specialty field with a postgraduate qualification or progress toward a Masters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise the patient journey across diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up.
• Act as a central contact for patients, carers, clinicians and external services.
• Provide expert clinical nursing assessment, education, and supportive care.
• Facilitate MDT meetings with accurate documentation and follow‑up.
• Support care planning aligned with guidelines and patient preferences.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, data collection and reporting.
• Provide leadership, education and support to nursing and allied health staff.

Skills

Registered nurse

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 1 June 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.86 per hour

Hours Per Week: 14

Requisition ID: REQ706204

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Registered nurse to join the multidisciplinary Head, Neck & Thyroid Cancer service at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) in the role of Head, Neck & Thyroid Cancer Nurse Coordinator.

This specialist role is pivotal in coordinating care for patients with head, neck and thyroid cancers across the cancer care continuum. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Cancer Nurse Coordinator provides expert clinical care, care coordination, patient education, and supportive care to patients and their families, ensuring timely, integrated and patient‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise the patient journey across diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up for people with head, neck and thyroid cancers
• Act as a central point of contact for patients, carers, clinicians and external services
• Provide expert clinical nursing assessment, education, and supportive care
• Facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow‑up of care plans
• Support care planning that reflects best practice, clinical guidelines and patient preferences
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, data collection and reporting
• rovide leadership, education and support to nursing and allied health staff as appropriate

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

For role related queries or questions contact Rowena Broadbent on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 18 November 2026