Breast Care Specialist Nurse Freemasons (Casual)

Breast Care Specialist Nurse Epworth Freemasons

Casual East Melbourne

Make a meaningful difference at one of Victorias most respected private hospitals

At Epworth Freemasons we are committed to delivering compassionate coordinated and evidencebased care and were seeking an experienced Breast Care Specialist Nurse to join our dedicated team.

As a casual Breast Care Specialist Nurse you will provide a specialist consultancy service to patients families and staff under the care of surgical and oncology VMOs at Epworth Freemasons.

The opportunity

This role focuses on the delivery of comprehensive pre and postoperative breast care patient education and counselling and the coordination of care across the treatment continuum. You will support patients psychological and physiological adjustment to diagnosis and treatment working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes for each individual.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical and Maternity Services you will act as a key clinical resource and trusted point of contact for patients and clinicians alike.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing specialised breast care support education and counselling to patients and families
• Acting as a central point of contact within the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Coordinating care across surgical oncology and allied health services
• Delivering evidencebased patientcentred care aligned to NSQHS standards
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Providing expert clinical advice and leadership to nursing and allied health staff
• Advocating for patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey
• Contributing to service evaluation data collection and quality improvement initiatives

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne close to public transport and the CBD Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victorias leading maternity hospitals Epworth Freemasons specialises in womens and mens health services including breast and gynaecological surgery endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care and a full range of surgical services including robotic assisted surgery orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications :

About you

You are a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in surgical and/or oncology nursing and a genuine commitment to supporting patients through complex and sensitive care journeys.

You bring excellent clinical judgement strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with patients families VMOs and multidisciplinary teams. You are organised empathetic and confident working autonomously within a specialist role.

You will bring:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualification in surgical or oncology nursing (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in Breast Cancer Nursing or working towards (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years experience in surgical or oncology nursing
• Strong understanding of evidencebased breast care practice
• Excellent communication education and counselling skills
• Commitment to clinical governance quality improvement and patient safety

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for full time Clinical Consultant (CCA1 - CCC2) AUD $116919 - $132295 super entitlements depending on registration type year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Ready to make a difference

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional breast care within a supportive and valuesled organisation wed love to hear from you.

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03).

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Dont waitthis role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now weve over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Casual