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SalaryAn exciting opportunity exists for a Women’s Health Counsellor to join a dynamic team at BreastScreen Northern Sydney / Central Coast.
Applicants must be female – an applicant's gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor (Level 1/2)
Remuneration: $34.01 - $49.28 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ345803
Where you'll be working
St Leonards and staff relief at Erina, Central Coast.
What you'll be doing
Providing support and information to women accessing the BreastScreen NSW program from screening through to definitive diagnosis of breast cancer. In addition, the co-ordination of the BreastScreen diagnostic clinics.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- A sound understanding of breast disease, breast cancer, and the principles of population based screening.
- A demonstrated understanding of the impact of a diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
- Proven experience/competency in women’s health and/or breast/oncology nursing counselling would be required.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients in a clinical health setting who are dealing with difficult emotional issues.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of information technology and accurate data entry skills.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Kerrie Donohue on Kerrie.Donohue@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9618
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Applications Close: 13 October 2022
