Australian & New Zealand - Lung Cancer Nurses Forum
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Steering Committee
Lung Foundation Australia has the great pleasure in inviting you to express your interest in the
Australia & New Zealand - Lung Cancer Nurses Forum (ANZ-LCNF) for the following positions to
establish a Steering Committee that will responsible for providing guidance on overall strategic
direction of the ANZ-LCNF. Expressions of interest can be submitted from Nurses who either have a
vast interest in, or who work/care for patients with lung cancer and/or Mesothelioma – whether that is
a Research Nurse/Lung Cancer Nurse Coordinator/Radiation Oncology/Education /Medical/Oncology
/Palliative Care/Research/etc or within a multi-disciplinary team. Preference will be to nurses who have
a direct influence over patient care.
Statement of Purpose
The ANZ-LCNF has been established to provide a forum for specialist nurses working with people
affected by lung cancer/mesothelioma to promote a standardised, evidence-based approach to care
delivery for all people.
Objectives
The initial objectives of the ANZ-LCNF special interest group are to:
 Develop educational resources for patients, their families and carers
 Develop lung cancer/Mesothelioma educational resources for nurses
 Establish a communication forum for nurses working in lung cancer/mesothelioma care
 Encourage the use of research based approaches in the delivery of patient care
 Provide members with opportunities for networking, support and education
 Contribute to a national voice on strategic and clinically relevant issues in the care of people
affected by lung cancer and mesothelioma
Commitment
 Communications predominately via email
 Minimum of 4 Committee teleconferences a year
 If possible, one face to face Steering Committee meeting shall be scheduled annually
 Annual Members’ meeting – ALCC or CNSA
Positions Available
 Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson
 Australian State Representatives: QLD , NSW , VIC , SA , WA , TAS , NT , ACT
 New Zealand Representative: North Island, South Island
Note: A Chairperson/deputy may fill two positions and can also be the State Representative.
Where possible an individual shall hold joint LCNF/CNSA membership.
Eligibility & Required Documents
In order to be eligible to express interest in one of the above mentioned positions you will be/need:
 a qualified Nurse
 either have a vast interest in, or who work/care for patients with lung cancer/Mesothelioma
 Brief Bio (1page)
 Endorsement by Nurse Director and/or Lead MDT Clinician
Process
You will need to complete an Expression of Interest form (attached) clearly stating which position you
are applying for and your application must be endorsed/seconded. Expressions of interest must be
submitted to Lung Foundation Australia’s Lung Cancer National Program Director, Glenda Colburn
Please do not hesitate to contact Kerrie Callaghan, if you have any questions or concerns on
07 3251 3641 or Kerrie@lungfoundation.com.au.