Nurse Practitioner - Breast Cancer

Northam Lawyers - Client Jobs

This is an excellent and rare opportunity for a suitably qualified registered Nurse Practitioner to join a group practice of established surgeons and doctors that are committed to providing expert care in the treatment of Breast Cancer and other breast conditions. The ideal candidate will be hard working with a passion for oncology and be willing to learn, train and grow with our team. 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are: We are a multidisciplinary clinic, with Breast Cancer surgeons and specialist breast physicians working alongside each other to provide people with Breast Cancer and other breast conditions expert consultation and treatment. We are also an all-woman team, and our practice is located in Camperdown, in the inner-west of Sydney.

We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone.

What you'll be doing

The core aspects of the role will be the delivery of safe, quality practice including the development of specialist plans of care that meet the needs of the patient as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

 Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement from the Nurses and Midwifery Board Australia to work at an advanced level as a Nurse Practitioner in breast surgical oncology.

Significant and demonstrated experience in breast surgical oncology.  

Demonstrated high level of communication and leadership skills. 

Demonstrated understanding and use of Evidence-based nursing practice. 

Benefits

Annual Salary range $135,000-$145,000

Task & Responsibilities

1. To assist the surgeons and physicians in the practice with new and follow up patients by providing additional information and psychological support 

2. New patient triage and ensuring all necessary results relevant to the consultation are present 

3. Review and triage of incoming results

4. Answer enquiries from new and existing patients about clinical care and psychological concerns via phone or email

5. Cancer genetics assessment, counselling, and testing. (Cancer risk assessment for those who may be at elevated risk for Breast Cancer development- ongoing follow up or management of women at high-risk for Breast Cancer)

6. Post operative wound care and assessment of complications

7. Assist in ordering and interpreting imaging

8. Provide cancer survivorship assessments and plan

9. Generate referrals to other specialities based on the assessment of the multidisciplinary team and clinical need

10. Coordinate with hospital breast care nurses, preadmission clinic and other staff as appropriate, regarding pre and post operative patient issues

Qualification & Experience

Minimum 5 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the Breast Cancer field

Proven experience in providing medical oncology and surgical oncology care to Breast Cancer patients.

Experience in survivorship and surveillance care including interpretation of imaging and ordering of appropriate imaging, and understanding of adjuvant treatments

Experience  in genetic consultation, evaluation and organisation of testing

About Company

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Salary: $80000-140000

Job Publish: 14-04-2024

Job Expire: 14-05-2024