Breast Care Nurse

Job Description

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool Job type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical and Nursing Reference: VG/1835839/1 SWH is seeking a dynamic Breast Care Nurse to provide clinical expertise, guidance, advocacy, education, and support in the management of breast cancer for patients across the South-West region. Supported by the McGrath Foundation, this role is responsible for collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary care team and relevant community service providers to coordinate the delivery of patient-centred, specialised support services across the care continuum, to patients and their families. About the role SWH is seeking a dynamic Breast Care Nurse to provide clinical expertise, guidance, advocacy, education, and support in the management of breast cancer for patients across the South-West region. Supported by the McGrath Foundation, this role is responsible for collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary care team and relevant community service providers to coordinate the delivery of patient-centred, specialised support services across the care continuum, to patients and their families. Position overview Part-time (16 hours per fortnight), Fixed-term position until March 2026 Warrnambool Campus Clinical Nurse Consultant C What you bring The successful applicant will demonstrate prior experience working in Oncology or relevant areas and have basic knowledge of chemotherapy treatments and radiotherapy treatments. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical skill together with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Applicants must hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse; postgraduate qualifications relevant to Breast Cancer Nursing or equivalent is highly desirable. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities Ongoing clinical supervision A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership, and its overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and socio-economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 9 February 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: For inquiries, please contact Sharna Purcell (Nurse Unit Manager Oncology) at (03) 5564 34281 or email #J-18808-Ljbffr