A day in the life with Chloe, Breast Care Nurse Coordinator

February 02, 2026

Chloe is part of our dedicated team of Breast Care Nurses at St Andrew’s Hospital, which is part of our wider nursing team that we are very proud of. Join her as she walks us through a day in the life of her role.

➡️ WATCH A day in the life with Chloe, Breast Care Nurse Coordinator

Hi, I’m Chloe. I’m the Breast Care Nurse Coordinator at St Andrew’s. Come spend the day with me.

First stop is coffee, thanks to our lovely volunteers who get up early to keep us caffeinated. Then it’s straight into the day. I make my way up to the ward, where I start by logging pathology data from last night’s MDT meeting, and then I send out referrals based on the recommended treatment plans, liaising closely between our team and the McGrath Breast Care Nurses, along with various external support systems.

Next, I see our new admissions. I curate personalised information packs, make sure everyone has a comfy cushion made by our volunteers from the Zonta organisation, and I do what I can to help them feel settled and supported from the moment they arrive.

Throughout the day, I also visit inpatients to talk through recovery tips, fit bras and prostheses, provide education around chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and offer emotional support when it’s needed most.

I often take my lunch break outside on the terrace to enjoy a bit of sunshine and the gardens, which are beautifully maintained by our grounds staff.

After lunch, while waiting to see other patients, I like to help out on the wards. Sometimes that even includes a little dance to the radio while we organise medications.

I love being hands-on with the patient experience and being around the team, especially since a lot of my role as a coordinator takes place behind the scenes and in the office.

Before the day ends, I make phone calls to patients who have gone home to check in and make sure their recovery is going smoothly. Occasionally, we also see outpatients in the office for wound care and drain care, taking the time to check in and support them as they heal.

Then it’s time to finalise the roster, reorder supplies, and get ready to do it all again tomorrow.

I pack up for the day, and it’s a full day, but one that leaves me feeling proud of the care we provide and the difference we make for our patients.

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A day in the life with Chloe, Breast Care Nurse Coordinator

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