Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Breast Care Nurse

Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Breast Care Nurse  (

Job Number:

 02SAO)
 

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 7 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3 (602691)
Salary:  $128,458 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: breast Care Services
Closing Date: 17th November 2026

What can we offer you: 

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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. 

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions. 

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Join the ACT Breast Care Nurse Service in this temporary opportunity commencing February 2027 and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by breast cancer.

The Breast Care Nurse provides expert specialist nursing care, support and advocacy for patients throughout their cancer journey. Working across public and private healthcare settings in the ACT and surrounding regions, this role is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of complex oncology care to achieve best-practice outcomes.

As part of a dedicated and highly regarded team, you will contribute across the Five Domains of Clinical Practice, providing supportive, coordinated and collaborative care while delivering education, information and clinical leadership. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research activities that help shape and improve cancer care services and outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lynda Schwass atlynda.schwass@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.

This is a temporary position available for a period of 7 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency. 

Job

: Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range

: 128,458.00 - 133,489.00

Closing Date

: 17/Nov/2026, 12:59:00 PM