Breast Care Specialist Nurse Freemasons (Casual)

Breast Care Specialist Nurse – Epworth Freemasons

Casual | East Melbourne

Make a meaningful difference at one of Victoria’s most respected private hospitals

At Epworth Freemasons, we are committed to delivering compassionate, coordinated and evidence‑based care — and we’re seeking an experienced Breast Care Specialist Nurse to join our dedicated team.

As a casual Breast Care Specialist Nurse, you will provide a specialist consultancy service to patients, families and staff under the care of surgical and oncology VMOs at Epworth Freemasons.

The opportunity

This role focuses on the delivery of comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operative breast care, patient education and counselling, and the coordination of care across the treatment continuum. You will support patients’ psychological and physiological adjustment to diagnosis and treatment, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes for each individual.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical and Maternity Services, you will act as a key clinical resource and trusted point of contact for patients and clinicians alike.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing specialised breast care support, education and counselling to patients and families
• Acting as a central point of contact within the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Coordinating care across surgical, oncology and allied health services
• Delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred care aligned to NSQHS standards
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Providing expert clinical advice and leadership to nursing and allied health staff
• Advocating for patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey
• Contributing to service evaluation, data collection and quality improvement initiatives

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications

About you

You are a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in surgical and/or oncology nursing, and a genuine commitment to supporting patients through complex and sensitive care journeys.

You bring excellent clinical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with patients, families, VMOs and multidisciplinary teams. You are organised, empathetic and confident working autonomously within a specialist role.

You will bring:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualification in surgical or oncology nursing (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in Breast Cancer Nursing, or working towards (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in surgical or oncology nursing
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based breast care practice
• Excellent communication, education and counselling skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for full time Clinical Consultant (CCA1 - CCC2) – AUD $116,919 - $132,295 + super + entitlements ,depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional breast care within a supportive and values‑led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.