Breast Care Nurse

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About the business

Breast Cancer Care WA (BCCWA) is a for-purpose organisation committed to supporting individuals and their families, diagnosed with breast cancer in Western Australia. Funded entirely through community donations and fundraising events, we offer personalised services including specialist breast care nursing, mental health support, along with practical and financial assistance. Our goal is to provide comprehensive care to anyone affected by breast cancer, ensuring they receive our support completely free of charge.

About the role

Our Breast Care Nurse works as part of Breast Cancer Care WA's (BCCWA) Support Services team to provide evidence based information and support to clients and their families living with a breast cancer diagnosis and works in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The role also contributes to promoting education and awareness about breast cancer and BCCWA's support services.

This is a part time role of a minimum 0.60 FTE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice, information and support to clients with breast cancer in accordance with evidence based guidelines across the continuum of care
• Identify and support clients at higher risk, or exhibiting high levels of distress at the time of admission to Breast Cancer Care WA Services, and as required using a systematic evidence based approach to achieve appropriate and timely referrals to other services
• Collaborate with members of the clients' multidisciplinary teams (MDT), Breast Cancer Care WA's Support Services Team and relevant community service providers to coordinate the delivery of individualised breast cancer support services
• Act as a patient advocate within the MDT to facilitate a treatment approach that is appropriate to the client's individual needs
• Coordinate education, awareness and promotion of Breast Cancer Care WA within the health sector
• Work with other Support Services Team Members to identify and address gaps in service provision
• Commitment to Nursing Registration Standards

Benefits and perks

• Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of a for-purpose organisation that makes a difference within the WA community
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Close to public transport
• Free onsite parking
• $15,900 (tax free) salary packaging

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of five (5) years post registration experience and experience as a Breast Care or Oncology Nurse
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in breast care nursing, oncology, palliative care or relevant experience & capacity to complete qualification within twelve months
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, proven leadership qualities. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Computer literacy
• Current WA driver's license & reliable vehicle

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of the WA health care system and community support agencies
• Experience in the development and delivery of education programs to clients, carers, the community and other health professionals

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5 December 2025.