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Form of work- Full-time or Part-time (0.80 FTE), maximum term contract until 31st August 2025
- 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 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 currently looking for a Respiratory Care Nurse to join our team based in Milton.
About the role
Our mission is to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease for all Australians. Working as part of the Information and Support team, you will be responsible for delivering a telephone-based service to support people living with COPD and bronchiectasis, to better understand and achieve evidence-based management strategies in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide telephone support to people living with chronic lung disease, their carers and family members.
- Identify gaps in existing resources and develop new written web and video-based materials to meet the needs of the consumer cohort.
- Raise awareness of LFA resources and support care services to consumers.
- Support patients and/or carers in advocating on matters relating to lung disease.
- Collect relevant data for the purposes of program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have the following:
- Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse).
- Minimum 5 year’s experience in a nursing role.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to communicate empathetically and effectively.
- Ability to translate complex medical information into plain language resources for patients.
- Strong time management and organisation skills.
- Digital literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence utilising client relationship management system such as Salesforce.
Previous experience working in an information and support service / helpline and previous experience in chronic disease and/or respiratory disease would be 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 for the last three years, we have been recognised as a workplace that has excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.
In addition, 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. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
