Breastcare nurse

Pacific Radiology; Canterbury; In loco; NZD 56.000 - 72.000; Part-time

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Canterbury Breastcare in Christchurch invites a compassionate Registered Nurse with surgical experience to join as a Breastcare Nurse on a fixed-term 0.8 FTE basis (4 days per week) for an initial 6-month contract. You will support women through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, assist with radiological and surgical procedures, and coordinate specialist clinics and patient pathways.

You will provide education, emotional support and advocacy while working closely with breast surgeons,

Competenze

• Holds current NCNZ registration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• At least 2 years in a healthcare setting
• Brings a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Breast care, surgical or oncology experience preferred

Mansioni

• Support women through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care
• Assist with radiological and surgical procedures
• Coordinate specialist clinics and patient pathways
• Provide education, emotional support and advocacy for patients and families
• Work alongside breast surgeons, radiologists and other healthcare professionals

Conoscenze

NCNZ registration

Communication skills

Healthcare experience (2+ years)

Collaborative approach

Breast care/oncology experience

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6 month, fixed-term Breastcare Nurse - 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

Join Our Team at Canterbury Breastcare

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse with surgical experience and a passion for supporting women through their breast health journey?

We have an exciting opportunity to join Canterbury Breastcare as a Breastcare Nurse on a fixed-term 0.8 FTE basis (4 days per week) for an initial 6-month contract.

At Canterbury Breastcare, women receive a comprehensive breast health service under one roof, supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering expert and compassionate care.

In this role, you will:

• Support women through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care
• Assist with radiological and surgical procedures
• Coordinate specialist clinics and patient pathways
• Provide education, emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families
• Work alongside breast surgeons, radiologists and other healthcare professionals

We're looking for a warm, patient-centred Registered Nurse who:

• Holds current NCNZ registration
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• At least 2 years in a healthcare setting
• Brings a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Breast care, surgical or oncology experience preferred

At Canterbury Breastcare, our values guide everything we do:

Patients are our why

Manaaki is at our core

Our team is our greatest strength

Excellence is our ambition

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in women's lives while working within a supportive and highly respected team in Christchurch.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 4 December 2026. Please note we are reviewing applications as they come in and may close prior to the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.