Myeloma Support Nurses - QLD - Work from Home

Myeloma Support Nurses (2 positions)- Myeloma Australia (Myeloma Foundation of Australia Inc)

Join our growing QLD 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 QLD
• Permanent part time -  3 days (22.8 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 to work with the current QLD Myeloma Support Nurses as we grow our services and team in QLD.  

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 QLD Information and Support Groups
• Help organise, plan and present patient & carer workshops and seminars within QLD
• Participate in educational events for patients and carers in regional and metropolitan centres
• Deliver myeloma related education to health professionals within QLD

About the position

• Three days per fortnight (flexible days)
• 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 and 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, Nurse Manager, submitted via Seek and must be accompanied by a resume and covering letter.  

Applications close on 

Wednesday 6th March 2024