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Form of workMyeloma Support Nurse (2 positions)- Myeloma Australia (Myeloma Foundation of Australia Inc)
Join our growing team working as part of our National Myeloma Support Nurse network:
- Providing support & education to myeloma patients and their carers, in the community
- Contributing to educational events, publications and myeloma related advocacy issues
- Based in TAS
- Permanent part time - 15.2 hours per fortnight
22,000 Australians are living with myeloma. A blood cancer, that up to recently wasn’t well known at all. Our team, across Australia, goes to work every day with the strong desire and focus to be catalysts for change. We believe in cure and ensuring our patients have the best possible chance of a quality life of their choosing.
We strive to be a continuous source of action, education and support for Australians fighting Myeloma.
This is not a job for having a jobs sake.... this is a job, this is an organisation and this is a community that means something.
About Us
Myeloma Australia is the only Australian myeloma specific not-for-profit organisation providing information, education, support, advocacy and research to the myeloma community in Australia.
Our mission is cure. We want to be part of the global conversation and part of the global effort to cure myeloma.
Our environment is built on our people. This is not just a statement; this is evident in the way we work. We know that the lives of our staff, their families and for many with children, is as important, as the job that they do, and we truly believe in work-life integration. People and family first…always.
We are looking to engage highly motivated nurses as we grow our services and team in Tasmania.
About the role
Reporting to the Nursing & Community Programs Lead, you will work collaboratively with a small enthusiastic team. Specific responsibilities include:
- To provide support and assistance to patients, relatives and carers via our telephone support line (1800 MYELOMA)
- Provide support & guidance to TAS Information and Support Groups
- Help organise, plan and present patient & carer workshops and seminars within TAS
- Participate in educational events for patients and carers in regional and metropolitan centres
- Deliver myeloma related education to health professionals within TAS
About the position
- Two days per fortnight (flexible days) - possibility of an extra 4 hrs per fortnight to attend virtual meetings etc
- Work with experienced Myeloma Support Nurses locally and interstate
- Competitive salary & benefits
- Work from home
- Phone and internet allowance
- Ideal position to complement a part time clinical position
Your experience and skills
- A registered nurse with at least three years' experience in clinical oncology/haematology
- Have a comprehensive understanding of cancer with an interest in haematology
- Experience in dealing with patients, carers and health professionals
- Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and empathetic nature
- Ability to work autonomously and in a small team
- Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and databases
Further Information
For further information regarding this position and for a copy of the position description please email Jacqui Keogh, Lead, Nursing & Community Programs at *******@myeloma.org.au
How to apply
All applications should be addressed to Jacqui Keogh, submitted via Seek and must be accompanied by a resume and covering letter.
Applications close on
Wednesday 6th March
