Address- Full-time, permanent role
- Great benefits - salary packaging, extra leave, flexible conditions & more!
- Collaborative and positive workplace culture
At Lung Foundation Australia (LFA), we are passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make to the lives of Australians living with, or at risk of, lung disease and Lung Cancer.
Our values of BE FAIR guide everything we do, and we are proud of our positive and inclusive workplace culture and supportive team environment.
We are looking for a Clinical Lead, Lung Cancer Support Nurse (Telehealth) to join our team based in our Milton office.
About the role
The Clinical Lead, Lung Cancer Support Nurses (Telehealth) is a newly created position within Lung Foundation Australia, funded through the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP). The ACNNP represents a significant reform which will deliver improved cancer outcomes, across the cancer continuum, ensuring all people with cancer have access to high quality and culturally safe care, irrespective of their cancer type or location.
The Clinical Lead, Lung Cancer Support Nurses (Telehealth) will work closely with the Senior Program Manager, Specialist Lung Cancer Nurses to provide Clinical Leadership, role and service delivery support to Lung Foundation Australia’s Specialist Lung Cancer Telehealth Nurses.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have the following:
- Advanced knowledge of Lung Cancer, the Lung Cancer optimal care pathway and the health needs of people impacted by Lung Cancer across the continuum of care, from pre-diagnosis, through diagnosis and treatment, to survivorship and end of life care.
- Project Management skills, including evidence of managing a project or quality improvement initiative to a successful outcome.
- Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership, mentorship and support of junior nurses.
- Excellent interpersonal, team building, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to develop patient or health professional resources (printed and digital), such as factsheets, blogs, flyers, website material.
- Ability to design and deliver Lung Cancer in-service education to health professionals and promote LFA’s services/programs.
- Human resource management skills, including staff recruitment, onboarding and orientation.
- Demonstrated skills in contract and budget management with evidence of meeting agreed targets.
- Ability to travel interstate to other office locations as required.
You will have at least 5 years’ experience in Oncology Nursing. Experience in Lung cancer nursing care is essential. Project management, service development or quality improvement experience is desirable. Previous experience working in an information and support service/ helpline and/or resource development is highly desirable.
What we offer you!
We are an organisation with a shared purpose and vision. As a winner of The Voice Project Best Workplace Award, we have been recognised as a workplace that has excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.
We also offer:
- Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 per year in living expenses plus $2,650 per year in entertainment expenses.
- Hybrid work arrangements - mix of office and work from home.
- Additional leave including birthday leave, well-being leave and paid parental leave.
- Professional development allowance per annum.
- Opportunities to participate in community events and volunteering.
- Rewards and Recognition program.
- Wellness program and social events.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you are passionate about helping others to live their best life with lung disease and thrive in an environment where you can educate and engage with patients about their lung health, then we would welcome you into our team at Australia’s leading lung health charity.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a current resume.
To find out more about who we are and to view the Position Description, please visit https://lungfoundation.com.au/about/careers/
Lung Foundation Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all applications. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those identifying as LGBTQIA+.
