McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Breast

The Breast Centre; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clark Suites is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join as a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Breast on a part-time, 2-days-per-week job-share basis. You will deliver high-quality breast care nursing, provide patient-centred support, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assist patients and families through their breast cancer journey.

Ideal candidates have five years post-registration oncology experience, at least three years in breast care, and postgraduate qualifications in

Qualifications

• Five years' post-registration experience in surgical or medical oncology.
• Three years' experience as a breast care nurse or in a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in breast care nursing are highly regarded; may undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Breast Care Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based breast care nursing and ensure compassionate, coordinated support.
• Deliver patient-centred care with counselling and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their breast cancer journey.

Skills

Breast cancer care

Counselling

Patient-centred care

Documentation skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in breast care nursing

Job description

Part-Time | Job Share Opportunity | 2 Days Per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the team at The Clark Suites as a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Breast.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dedicated team providing expert, personalised support to people diagnosed with breast cancer and their families throughout their treatment and beyond.

We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about breast cancer care, patient advocacy and supporting people through what can be one of the most challenging times in their lives.

The Opportunity

This is a part-time contract position, working 2 days per week, offered as a job share with our existing McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Breast.

Working collaboratively with our current McGrath Nurse and the broader multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, evidence-based breast care nursing and ensuring patients receive compassionate, coordinated and individualised support.

The successful applicant will ideally have at least five years' post-registration experience in surgical or medical oncology, with at least three years' experience as a breast care nurse or in a related discipline.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications in breast care nursing are highly regarded. Applicants who do not currently hold a postgraduate qualification will be supported and encouraged to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Breast Care Nursing.

About You

You will be a compassionate, confident and highly organised Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

You will bring:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in breast care nursing, or a willingness to complete a postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care;
• Experience and demonstrated ability in providing counselling and emotional support;
• A commitment to achieving positive health outcomes and continually improving the quality of care;
• Strong computer literacy and documentation skills;
• Demonstrated project management, organisation and planning skills;
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current knowledge and skills relevant to breast care nursing; and
• A genuine passion for supporting patients and their families throughout their breast cancer journey.

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience in the development and delivery of education programs for patients, carers, community members and health professionals; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health education principles and practice.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a nursing role - it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

As a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse - Breast, you will be a trusted source of knowledge, reassurance and support for patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships, advocate for patients and contribute to a truly patient-centred approach to breast cancer care.

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where your expertise, compassion and contribution will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.