BreastScreen Nurse Counsellor (Registered Nurse) - Temp PT or Casual
Requisition ID: REQ668339
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time or Casual, 20 hours per week until April 2027
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool BreastScreen Assessment Clinic
Applications close: 21/06/2026
Contact: Patsy Soon on (02) 8781 8088 | [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join a service committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and culturally appropriate care that creates a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care that supports optimal patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include supporting the efficient flow of assessment clinics through coordination of appointments, imaging and pathology, and ensuring timely communication of results. The position also involves liaising with health professionals to obtain critical clinical information, maintaining accurate client records, and utilising reporting systems to track patients through their clinical pathway and address any gaps in care. A strong focus is placed on person-centred communication, providing compassionate support, information and counselling to women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families.
Are You the Right Fit?
This position requires a motivated and accountable Registered Nurse committed to clinical excellence and continuous professional development. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage patient pathways, follow up recalls and missed appointments, and ensure accurate and timely completion of client records. A demonstrated commitment to professional standards, relevant legislation and the NSW Health Code of Conduct is essential, alongside the ability to model respectful and ethical behaviour aligned with organisational values. The role also involves contributing to a positive team culture through the support, teaching and development of colleagues. This opportunity is well suited to someone dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to BreastScreen.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in and coordinate processes within a clinical environment efficiently and professionally utilising excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated counselling experience in a medical/cancer environment or agreement to complete relevant counselling qualifications within a reasonable timeframe following employment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to use own initiative.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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