Clinical Nurse Consultant Ocular Oncology
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly experienced and dynamic Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to lead and coordinate care within our Ocular Oncology Service.
This role is ideally suited to a senior oncology nurse who thrives in complex and semi-autonomous clinical environments, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered cancer care.
As the CNC, you will be the central point of contact for patients navigating their ocular oncology journey, ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams and external providers. You will play a pivotal role in clinical leadership, service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of high-quality oncology care.
The Ocular Oncology Service operates a dedicated clinic every Friday, and attendance on Fridays is an essential requirement of this position.
The successful applicant will also attend the Ocular Oncology Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM) held one Wednesday afternoon each month. Participation in the MDM is a key component of the role and supports coordinated care planning and collaboration with internal and external oncology stakeholders.
About you
To be successful, you will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex patients within a healthcare setting.
- Strong clinical leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A passion for delivering exceptional patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
The following will be highly regarded:
- Experience in oncology nursing.
- Experience leading projects, research or quality improvement activities.
- Master's qualifications in Nursing or a related discipline.
- Membership of relevant professional organisations
Benefits
- Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD
- Friendly culture
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus monthly ADO's for full time employees and 17.5% leave loading
- The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applications close 08/11/2026.
About the Eye and Ear
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne
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