About the business

Breast Cancer Care WA is a grassroots WA charity funded entirely through donations and fundraising in the community. Our specialist breast care nurses (sponsored by McGrath Foundation) and counsellors support people during their experience with breast cancer by providing practical, financial and emotional support.

About the role

About the role

Our McGrath Specialist Metastatic Breast Care Nurse works as part of Breast Cancer Care WA’s Support Services team to provide evidence-based information and support to clients and their families living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis and work in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The role also contributes to promoting education and awareness about breast cancer and Breast Cancer Care WA’s support services.

This is a part-time role of 22.5hrs per week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical advice, information and support to clients with metastatic 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

Work as part of a collaborative team with the ability to make decisions to deliver a positive impact for each client
Free onsite parking
Mobile and flexible role
Salary packaging opportunities
Additional annual leave

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse with a minimum of five (5) years post registration experience and three (3) years’ 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
Understanding of the physical, and psychological needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Understanding of common treatment regimens for metastatic breast cancer
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
Experience using Salesforce CRM

To learn more about the role and responsibilities and pre-employment checks required, please review the Position Description below.

Breast Cancer Care WA Metastatic Breast Care Nurse JDF

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 November 2021

To apply send the following to:

Sally Dare, Support Services Manager

[email protected]