Melanoma Telehealth Nurse
Melanoma Patients Australia
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Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in clinical settings, with at least 2 years in Oncology.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage client interactions via telehealth.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality telehealth support to melanoma patients and their families.
- Facilitate referrals and maintain accurate records and data.
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Job description
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ABOUT MELANOMA PATIENTS AUSTRALIA
Melanoma Patients Australia is an independent, not for profit charitable organisation founded in 2006 by patients for patients. Melanoma Patients Australia's vision is to create a world where no one affected by melanoma walks alone and our purpose is to support, connect and advocate for all Australian's affected by melanoma and work towards prevention. For more information, please visit www.melanomapatients.org.au.
THE ROLE
As an experienced oncology nurse, the Melanoma Telehealth Nurse works closely with the Melanoma Telehealth Nurse Manager and the Melanoma Patients Australia team to provide high-quality telehealth support to melanoma patients, their carers, and families through phone and video consultations.
Operating autonomously and without in person supervision from your own home, this role involves delivering evidence-based information, education, and support throughout the optimal care pathway. The nurse will facilitate internal and external referrals, effectively communicate between tertiary and primary care clinicians to ensure the best patient outcomes and conduct individual and group support sessions.
Additional responsibilities include contributing to educational resources, maintaining accurate records and data, promoting services, and participating in organisational programs, projects, and quality assurance practices.
Please note: This role does not involve providing medical treatment, clinical advice, or formal counselling.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Term: Full Time (While this role is advertised as full time we are open to considering part time options for suitable candidates)
Hours Per Week: Up to 1 FTE - 38 hours per week, Fixed term until 30 June 2027
Expected Commencement Date: 5th May 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.
Hourly Rate / Salary: RN Level 3 - $39.59 - $41.75 based on skills and demonstrated experience
This is a fully remote work from home role. Applicants must have appropriate facilities in their home location (dedicated private physical work area, furniture and stable telecommunications/technology is essential) to enable working from home.
Provision of a standard issue windows PC laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse will be provided for the successful candidate.
Occasional national travel may be required to fulfil organisational representation or professional development requirements.
WHY JOIN Melanoma Patients Australia?
Melanoma Patients Australia is a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to reducing the impact of melanoma across Australia by supporting those diagnosed, their family and carers through creating a world where no one affected by melanoma walks alone. Through our support, we provide a suite of resources and specialised clinical and lived experience expertise which offer evidence-based tailored information in relation to diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and emotional wellbeing.
Via ‘client centred’ interactions, the staff and volunteers at Melanoma Patients Australia are passionate and committed in what they do, offering empathy, kindness, understanding and advocacy through either one on one or group based supportive care services. With a diverse and inclusive culture, Melanoma Patients Australia works across Australia with a wide range of support offered and the National Melanoma Support Services available from the East Coast to the West Coast.
Working from your virtual home office, staff are rewarded through a competitive package having access to flexible work arrangements, salary packaging options, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development opportunities and an excellent support network providing both a collaborative and productive team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Registered Nurse
- Graduate Certificate in Oncology
- 5 years minimum experience in a clinical setting
- At least 2 years’ recent experience in Oncology Nursing
- At least 12 months recent experience providing telehealth services
- Experience and knowledge of survivorship principles
- Ability to understand personal client journey, in the absence of access to medical history.
- Proven ability to work autonomously unsupervised whilst understanding scope and escalation logic.
- Experience working on-line / video and telephone with proficiency in Microsoft Office including teams, and confidence utilising client relationship management systems.
- Excellent communication skills, superior listening abilities
- Experience with working in a periodic pressure environment, with ability to prioritise important and urgent matters.
- Proven Self-discipline and motivated tendencies
- Synergy with Melanoma Patients Australia’s vision and values
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly through SEEK, with a resume and covering letter stating why you believe Melanoma Patients Australia would be fortunate to have you as part of their team.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so the application period may close earlier than the stated deadline.
The full Position Description for this role can be obtained via the following page: https://melanomapatients.org.au/about-us/employment-opportunities/.
Please direct any questions through to emma.gainer@melanomapatients.org.au
Applications Close: Thursday 27th March 2025 5pm AEST (Or earlier if an ideal candidate is identified)
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