Clinical Nurse - Breast Health Centre

Posted:
8/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Queensland, Australia ⋅ Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Description:

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs.  Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking two Clinical Nurses to join our Breast Health team on a casual basis. The purpose of this role is to support our Clinical team and provide supportive and nurturing care to our patients undergoing screening and diagnostic imaging for breast cancer.

Things that work for you:

  • Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

  • Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

  • Free uniforms and training

  • Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

  • Free annual flu vaccination

  • Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

  • Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

  • Complimentary on-site parking

Things that work for us:

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

  • A minimum of 5 years’ recent nursing experience within an acute tertiary hospital

  • Experience as a Clinical Nurse within a Breast Health Centre or similar is highly desirable

  • The ability to provide information, support and counselling to patients attending the Breast Health Centre

  • An interest in actively participating in Education networks and working collaboratively with other health professionals

Reconciliation Action Plan:

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation.

For any questions, please contact Tracey Schultz, Clinical Nurse Coordinator / Breast Health Nurse on (07) 3350 6633 or, via email to [email protected].

Interested? Apply today!

Respectfully, no agencies please.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.  SVHA highly recommends its staff to be vaccinated COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Sheree Todoreskov

Alternate Contact:

[email protected]

Closing Date:

24 August 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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