Take the next step in your nursing career as a Clinical Nurse Consultant with Breast Care Nurse Services. Whether you're looking to lead, specialise, or further develop your expertise, you'll be supported by a dedicated team in a meaningful and rewarding role. In this position, you will provide expert coordination of supportive care for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, working closely with the McGrath Foundation to deliver a seamless, compassionate approach across the care continuum.
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west. In partnership with the McGrath Foundation, we deliver dedicated Breast Care Services to support individuals and their families at every stage of the breast cancer journey. Our service provides expert clinical care, practical guidance, and compassionate emotional support, ensuring patients feel informed, empowered, and well-supported during a challenging time. Together, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
About you:
In your new role you will......
Provide specialised breast care services and support to women/men and their families in accordance with evidence based best practice guidelines.
Collaborate and work closely with the exisiting Breast Care Nurse/McGrath Breast Care Nurse to continue to evolve the Breast Care Service within the Cairns and Hinterland region.
Provide current information about treatment modalities, counselling services, support groups, and practical assistance to women/men with breast cancer and their families.
Collect, maintain, and report data relating to client contracts and education activities.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
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