Cancer Support Officer | Regional Queensland

Curis Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established Aboriginal Medical Service in regional Queensland to help them find a permanent Cancer Support Officer.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for cancer care and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and their families throughout the cancer care journey - from prevention and early diagnosis through to treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care.

You will provide culturally safe, person-centred care coordination, advocacy, education and support while working closely with clients, families and health professionals to improve access to cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and holistic support.

Job details:

• $100,000 – $115,000 per year + superannuation, dependent on experience and negotiable
• Salary packaging available to maximise your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance available – negotiable
• Permanent Cancer Support Officer position
• Regional Queensland location
• Registered Nurse position with a strong focus on cancer care
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families across the cancer care continuum
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Opportunity to develop and deliver culturally appropriate cancer screening and health promotion initiatives
• Provide advocacy, education and emotional support to community members
• Travel throughout the regional service area as required
• Flexible working arrangements dependent on community need
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

About the role
Reporting to the Clinical Programs Manager, you will provide culturally safe and person-centred cancer care coordination and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and their families.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver culturally appropriate cancer screening and health promotion activities
• Deliver community education sessions focused on cancer prevention, lifestyle changes, cancer signs and symptoms, early detection and timely GP follow-up
• Encourage and increase participation in cancer screening
• Accompany community members to cancer screening appointments, providing advocacy, education and emotional support
• Arrange and accompany clients to diagnostic testing appointments where required
• Provide culturally appropriate support and continuity of care throughout the diagnostic process
• Develop personalised care plans for community members diagnosed with cancer
• Coordinate care in partnership with clients, families, Cancer Support Officers and relevant healthcare professionals
• Provide ongoing referrals to appropriate wraparound services to ensure holistic support
• Develop auditing and reporting processes to identify clients requiring follow-up screening and cancer care services
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to data collection and reporting
• Research and contribute to the development of innovative and culturally appropriate cancer care models
• Ensure applicable Medicare items and claiming requirements are appropriately managed
• Provide supervision, education and mentoring to Health Promotion Officers – Cancer Care
• Work collaboratively with the broader multidisciplinary team to support quality improvement and continuity of care.

Location
Located in regional Queensland, this community offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong sense of community and an opportunity to enjoy a genuine change of pace. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and wide open spaces, the area is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, exploring regional Queensland and embracing a close-knit community atmosphere. This is an opportunity to combine meaningful work with a rewarding regional Queensland lifestyle, while building your career in Aboriginal health and making a genuine difference to the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
• Graduate Certificate or higher in a cancer-related field, or currently studying towards one, OR at least 5 years' experience in cancer care
• Current First Aid and/or CPR certification
• Current Queensland C Class Open Driver Licence
• Current Drivers Authorisation
• Strong understanding of cancer prevention, screening, treatment and supportive care principles
• Experience developing and delivering culturally appropriate health promotion and personalised care plans
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Resilience, empathy and an understanding of the emotional demands associated with cancer care
• A genuine commitment to culturally safe and respectful healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please email [email protected] and I will be in touch within 24 hours.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why work with Curis Recruitment?
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