BreastScreen Counsellor
- 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Mackenzie on Liz.Mackenzie@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: 29 March 2023
