The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (BreastScreen) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Assist doctors with biopsies and fine needle aspirations
• Provide counselling to women and their significant others following a breast cancer diagnosis
• Refer clients for ongoing clinical assessment within the multidisciplinary team
• Manage resources within the nursing team stock, linen and emergency and equipment

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible(PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent part time (48 hours per f.n)
• Base salary ranging from $54.44 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

BreastScreen operates within the guidelines of the BreastScreen Australia and BreastScreen Queensland programs. These programs are funded through Commonwealth and State funding to provide a free population-based mammography screening and assessment service to women over 40 years of age.

BreastScreen seeks to provide a first-class service to women employing state of the art equipment and providing high level training for all staff members. Staff are required to operate as part of a multidisciplinary team with a philosophy of excellence. The service operates as a service provided by the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) and is located in Southport with additional satellite sites and mobile services.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 8 May 2024 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC555614

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.