Job Description:

• Role Title: Metastatic Breast Care Nurse, 12-month Maternity Relief
• Role Type: Fixed Term, Part time
• Department and Location: Patricia Richie Centre, The Mater hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 68.10 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About The Role:

• Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurse with previous Breast Care Nursing experience to work in the Patricia Richie Centre Unit at The Mater Hospital. The role of the McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse (MBCN) - CNC Grade 1 is to provide specialist nursing care, information, education and support to patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
• The MBCN is a highly skilled and motivated practitioner who will utilise expert skills, knowledge and experience to work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team according to the complexity of care required and the individual need of the patients in their care.
• The MBCN will deliver a coordinated, evidenced-based, seamless, and patient focused approach to care through specialist educational resources for patients, carers, and staff.  The patient-centered, holistic nursing care provided by the MBCN is consistent with the approach underpinned by the McGrath Model of Care.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with at least five years post registration experience and post graduate qualifications in breast cancer nursing, oncology, or palliative care or working towards. Experience in Breast Cancer Nursing is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of the physical, and psychological needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases at an advanced level.
• Proven ability to implement change and develop direction in clinical practice using evidence-based research and best practice principles.
• Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, and teaching skills.
• Experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure, and show initiative in strategic and clinical service planning.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs including the D’Apice Scholarship for Enrolled nurses, and paid study leave.

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

• One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
• Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
• Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 20th December 2024.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Contact Details:

Susie Cicuto, ADoCS, [email protected] 02 9900 7660

Alternate Contact:

[email protected]

Closing Date:

20 December 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]

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