Clinical Nurse Consultant Ocular Oncology

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for over 160 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 90 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for nearly 200,000 patients, with over 136,000 outpatients, over 42,000 emergency patients and over 14,000 inpatients. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

Our Vision

We will inspire and advance specialist eye and ENT care

Our Mission

We improve health and wellbeing outcomes through excellence in:

1.           Clinical Care

2.           Teaching

3.           Education

4.           Research

5.           Innovation

Our Values - Integrity, Inclusive and Accessible Care, Collaboration, Excellence

About Role

Ocular Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria

Employment Type:Part time 

Role Purpose: As an Ocular Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will ensure a smooth patient journey within our ocular oncology service. You will guide patients through their treatment, support care planning and coordination, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the ocular oncology patient journey.
• Provide clinical resources and advisory support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a point of contact for patients, coordinating care with the specialist team and other service providers.
• Develop supportive care and survivorship care frameworks.
• Collaborate with the nursing education team to provide ocular oncology education.
• Contribute to health assessments, patient education, and support.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to hospital policies.
• Provide clinical leadership and promote the ocular oncology service.
• Attendance, contribute and follow up to csae discussions at the E+E Ocular Oncology Service Multidisciplinary team meetings

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in oncology nursing.
  • Ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team and deliver coordinated care for complex patients.
• Desirable:
  • Masters in nursing or a related field.
  • Membership with relevant professional bodies (e.g., CNSA, AONA).
  • Experience in quality improvement activities or research.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading specialist hospital.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to innovative and evidence-based patient care.

Position Description – Click here

Application closes at 09/04/2025 11:59pm

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.

All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager or the people and culture department to discuss.