Breast Care Coordinator

**Why St Andrew's?**
We are more than Australia's largest standalone private hospital with a reputation for excellence in patient care. We're a community, a working family. It's where everyone knows each other, leaders are approachable and patients return to work as volunteers. As summarised in our core values: We care for others. We work together. We deliver excellence. That's the St Andrew's way.

**About this role**
The Breast Care Coordinator (RN Level 2) is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a solid background in Breast Care services and previous leadership experience, or is a great next step for someone with aspirations towards a career in nursing leadership. You will coordinate and deliver a comprehensive Breast Care service for patients undergoing surgery and related treatment for Breast Cancer, assuming responsibility for the nursing plan of care and is accountable for, patient care management decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan.

The Breast Care Coordinator leads the breast care team in the use of Breast Care Nursing interventions to enhance self-care and empowerment of the person undergoing breast cancer surgery and potential complications. This includes pre-operative counselling, reviewing post-operative care and education, follow-up assessment and counselling as part of discharge planning.

All our Clinical Nurses perform an important leadership role by promoting a culture of clinical excellence based on person centred care. You will provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, whilst assisting the Clinical Manager to effectively coordinate the team to deliver superior outcomes for our patients. Our Clinical Nurses also hold responsibility for a portfolio of work (supported by the CM).

Other key responsibilities include:

- Maintaining professional knowledge of the standards in relation to Breast Care Nursing and contemporary wound care practices and supportive products
- Providing supportive care by identifying the multiple physical, psychological, social, sexual and spiritual needs of the client and their significant support personnel throughout the continuum of breast cancer care.
- Providing comprehensive, specialised and individual information to clients using evidence-based education in the following areas; pathophysiology of the breast, treatments, self-management strategies, and support services/products.
- Improving Breast Care Services through a range of clinical leadership and professional activities
- Monitoring day-to-day nursing practice in line with clinical standards, policies and procedures;
- Assisting the Clinical Manager to monitor and manage the performance of nursing staff within the work area, including mentoring and coaching others, and contributing to their ongoing professional education;
- Liaising with Medical Officers and other medical professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and care;
- Contributing to initiatives and projects that improve patient care

In this role you will be given the chance to grow and enhance your capability within a highly supportive environment. Your career development will be enabled through one-on-one mentoring and coaching, as well as a range of in-house leadership development programs aimed at equipping you to be the best leader you can be.

**Hours**
This position is being offered as permanent full-time (75hrs) on a fixed term basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Part-time arrangements can be negotiated.

**Reasons to love this job**
1. You will join a team that is close-knit, flexible and supportive
2. City fringe location with onsite secure staff car park
3. Work for a team that has been nominated and reached the finals of the SA Health Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 5 times in the last 6 years.

**About you**

In addition to your recent and extensive experience, you will need to demonstrate:

- A commitment to delivering best practice patient care
- Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to your continued professional development
- An interest in mentoring and educating our up-and-coming nursing students and graduates
- The ability to maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Significant experience in a similar fast-paced environment
- Current registration with AHPRA and the ability to legally live and work in Australia.

Relevant post graduate qualifications will be well regarded and attract an additional hourly allowance.

**Rewards at St Andrew's**
When our staff come to work, they are surrounded by friendly, supportive leaders, engaged team mates, and great facilities. We know that happy employees provide the best care, so we focus strongly on ensuring the wellbeing and engagement of our staff, including:

- flexible rostering practices, enabling staff to nominate their shift preferences to fit with their personal commitments
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