Supportive Care Case Manager - Melbourne Posted: 25/10/2024
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Health Services
About us The Leukaemia Foundation is on an exciting transformation journey to deliver greater impact to our key stakeholders and the Australian community.
Join a national organisation standing with Australia to help cure and conquer every blood cancer – with care.
Together we're attacking every blood cancer, from every direction, in every way we can.
Now more than ever, the path to conquering blood cancer requires us to work together and ensure 100% access to the right information, the best treatments, the latest trials, tests and diagnostic tools; and the best supportive care to help people not just to survive - but also to live well.
Job DescriptionAre you a healthcare professional seeking an opportunity in a community setting where you can make a positive difference to people impacted by blood cancer? We are seeking an experienced tertiary qualified healthcare professional (e.g., nursing / social worker / allied health) dedicated to supporting people impacted by blood cancer through providing information, practical support and emotional support.
This role will be responsible for supporting the Victoria region and visiting the associated treating centres.
As a Supportive Care Case Manager, you will apply your skills and experience to deliver comprehensive services to people living with or impacted by blood cancer including emotional, practical and information support through telephone, videoconferencing, face-to-face and digital interactions.
The primary objective is to enhance the quality of life and well-being of consumers.
This is a permanent full time position is based out of our Melbourne office in Carlton.
This role has the flexibility to work from home one day a week.
What we will trust you with Providing best practice supportive care and effective coordination and integration of supportive care services to ensure better outcomes for patients.Increasing awareness and understanding of blood cancer and supportive care options among patients and their families.Supporting people who are impacted by blood cancer to better able to manage their own physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being.Providing optimal consumer experience and engagement through personalized care and support.Ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery through regular evaluation and feedback.Ensuring compliance with all relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements.Does this sound like you? Tertiary qualification in social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology, or dietetics.Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration or eligibility for membership of respective professional body.Comprehensive understanding of blood cancer and its impact on consumers.Knowledge of supportive care services and resources available to blood cancer patients.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic support face to face and over telephone or digital modalities.Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.Proficiency in using IT systems and maintaining detailed and accurate patient records.Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.High level of emotional resilience and ability to handle sensitive and distressing situations.Commitment to continuous professional development and improving consumer outcomes.A current driver's licence and access to own vehicle needed (travel reimbursement available)A valid working with children and vulnerable people clearance or the willingness to obtainExperience in haematology/oncology settings and or supportive care in cancer services.Knowledge of community resources and support services for individuals with cancer.Training in counselling or psychosocial support.What you will be proud of: At Leukaemia Foundation you will be part of an organisation that is committed to ensuring access to the right information, the best treatments, the latest trials, tests, and diagnostic tools, and the best supportive care to help people survive and live well.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that continues to reflect the community we support.
What we offer: Salary including generous salary packaging up to $15,900 and meal and entertainment card up to $2,650Ongoing training and developmentSupport for workplace wellness, including access to our Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to be involved and support fundraising eventsWe strongly encourage people from all cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
If you're interested in this exciting role, please send a one-page cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role and your CV in PDF via the apply button on Seek or through the Leukaemia Foundation website.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference, police and VEVO checks as part of the selection process.
In line with state and territory directives, Leukaemia Foundation may request COVID vaccination certificates or medical contraindication certificates as a condition of employment.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB 7 November 2024 Don't delay - apply today!
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as we receive applications and may appoint the right candidate ahead of the closing date.
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