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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 29756
Position Title McGrath Breast Care Nurse
Employment Status Limited Term Part Time
Location All Sites
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• Exciting opportunity in a key role within the dynamic Cancer Services team at Peninsula Health
• The position is valued and supported by the McGrath Foundation
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations


Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:
• Application of advanced breast cancer knowledge and skills
• Care coordination for people diagnosed with breast cancer
• Promotion of interdisciplinary breast care
• Patient focused supportive care
• Act as a breast cancer resource person
• Satisfy the requirements of the McGrath Foundation

What You Need

Our team requires someone who has:
• Qualifications in cancer nursing- Breast care qualification or working towards are highly regarded.
• Proven experience as a registered nurse working with cancer patients and families/carers.
• High-level awareness of applying advanced knowledge of health needs, preferences, and circumstances of women with breast cancer to optimise outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and recent research relevant to the field of breast cancer nursing.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented approach.

What Next

Please take the time to read the position description attached to this advertisement. Your application must outline how your skills, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the key selection criteria.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.


To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: Registered Nurse with at least five years post registration experience in either surgical or medical oncology, ideally with at least three years' experience as a breast care nurse, or related discipline.
Contact Person Samantha Sevenhuysen
Contact Number 0413290141
Alternate Contact Person Jenny Macindoe
Alternate Contact Number 97881754
Alternate Contact Email JMacindoe@phcn.vic.gov.au
Closing Date 04/04/2022
Position Description Position Description MBCN 2022.pdf