Nurse Clinical Consultant - Stomal Therapy

Date: 26 Jun 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Stomal Therapy

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Cancer Surgery Operations

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin

Stomal Therapy

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

Nurse Clinical Consultant - Stomal Therapy
Fixed Term, Part-Time (32 hours per fortnight – 0.4 FTE)

About the team
Our dedicated team of professional stomal therapy nurses, led by a Clinical Nurse Consultant, provides specialised nurse-led care to patients with stomas. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, we deliver comprehensive support, from pre- and post-operative education to ongoing management of stoma care. Our senior nurses are highly trained, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of personalised care. If you’re passionate about providing expert, compassionate care in a dynamic, supportive environment, we invite you to be part of our close-knit team.

About the role
As our Stomal Therapy Nurse Consultant you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing expert care in ostomy and wound management. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to work in a stunning, purpose-built facility with world-renowned experts, advanced clinical trials and breakthrough therapies.

A regular day will see you:
• Provide top-tier care to patients with stomas, wounds, and gastrostomy tubes
• Independently manage patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and carers, leading educational initiatives for nursing staff
• Drive Innovation by participating in research to shape the future of stomal and wound care
• Advocate for your patients’ needs throughout their care journey

About you
You will be someone with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills, who is committed to excellence in patient care and being part of an inclusive, collaborative culture. You’ll bring with you:
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a postgraduate qualification in Stomal Therapy Nursing
• At least three years of relevant experience, focused on stoma and wound care
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to the development of colleagues
• An interest in participating in clinical trials and evidence-based practice
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, consumers and healthcare professionals

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
• Pathways for professional development and advanced career opportunities, with access to postgraduate study support
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Peter Mac offers you an extraordinary opportunity to work alongside the best, in an environment that inspires innovation, creativity and compassionate care. And when it’s time to take a break, you can choose from four onsite coffee shops or unwind in one of two rooftop gardens — the perfect places to relax and recharge.

Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 from Clinical Consultant C Grade 5 Year 1 (ZA7) $129,048.40 per annum (full-time equivalent - $54,336.16 prorated for part-time) to Clinical Consultant C Grade 5 Year 2 (ZA8) $132,116.40 per annum (full-time equivalent - $55,627.96 prorated for part-time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Inclusion and belonging
We celebrate, value and support 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 evidence of a range of vaccinations. 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.

If you're ready to make a real impact, submit your cover letter and CV, showcasing your expertise in stoma and wound care.

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.

Hiring Manager: Carolyn Atkin
Contact: 0448 149 884
Email: carolyn.atkin@petermac.org

Application closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 10 July 2025.

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Position Summary

The Stomal Therapy Nurse Consultant is a specialist nurse who works closely with the multidisciplinary team, providing and promoting expert care in ostomy and wound management. They use and facilitate evidence-based decision making to provide comprehensive care to the patient and their families/carers.

Enterprise Agreement

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

Classification or Salary Range

ZA7 to ZA8

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

•Patients and their carers
•Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultants
•Multidisciplinary tumour stream members
•Nurse Unit Managers
•Academic Nursing Unit
•Other Health Professionals
•Hospital Clinical Product Advisor

Skills

Essential Requirements	• Registered Nurse • At least 3 years of experience in nursing with a demonstrated interest in stoma and wound care • Post Graduate qualifications in Stomal Therapy nursing • Advanced Communication Skills • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously • Act as a professional Role Model • Functions well as a member of a team
Desirable Requirements	• Post Graduate qualifications in Oncology Nursing or working towards • Post Graduate qualifications in wound management

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

1. Management of the patient care continuum

Responsible for systematically assessing the health careneeds of individuals and for the formulation of a nursing planof care, its implementation, evaluation of care and analysingvariances to care.
Triage internal referrals for ostomy and wound consultants
Assesses patients in a systematic way, identifies the patient’shealth problems and validates nursing plans of care byinvolving the patient and/or family in the plan of care.
Develops appropriate teaching plans for patients and theircarers, as appropriate.
Integrates information the nursing assessment and fromother health care team members.
Initiates referrals and utilises available resources within andoutside the hospital for the purpose of comprehensive careto patients and families.
Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation andensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date,signed and dated.
Throughout the patient’s hospitalisation promotes continuityof care, incorporates discharge planning in the medical record.
Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights to all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

2. Clinical Practice, Education and Research

Contributes to creating a working environment that is conducive to learning and professional development.
Responsible and accountable for own professional development and working towards appropriate competencies.
Lead and participates in the development of formal and informal education programs to assist in the development of skills in other nurses.
Systematically evaluates own practice and identifies areas of clinical practice, management and/or education for improvement

3. Professional Practice

Responsible for maintaining and developing clinical competence and participating in activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, the profession and other health care team members.
Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer and value constructive feedback, willing to share with and assist others.
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities.
Appraises own performance against this job description at least annually.

4. Risk Management and Quality Improvement

Identifies areas of risk and pursues corrective action with the appropriate personnel
Engages in continuous quality improvement.
Contributes to, and participates in, systems and processes that contribute to improvements and evidence for the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

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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.