P3.07-03 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist and Palliative Care Nurse Specialist – A Dual Role

Abstract

additional six objectives, defined as the role has evolved due to increasing consumer demand. As descriptive data are entered into the framework, they are evaluated against key lung cancer nursing literature for appropriateness of scope and purpose of the role. As activity data are entered, they are evaluated against organisation, practitioner and consumer driven indicators to ensure needs are met and improvements made. Result: The framework is contextualised to the role and setting and in doing so is intricately linked to the business of the organisation, LCSN practice and consumer outcomes. The framework offers the organisation an infrastructure, benchmarking and service development document. The framework provides the LCSN an ability to create a work environment that supports excellence in all aspects of practice, including scope of practice and decision-making, and capabilities development. In collaboration with consumers, the framework defines clear expectations about the engagement required by the LCSN to meet needs and improve outcomes. Conclusion: The framework is an empowering tool for the LCSN, LFA leadership team and consumers. Its potential applicability to other roles and settings furthermore makes the framework a valuable body of work. Keywords: lung cancer nurse role definition, lung cancer nurse practice development, practice framework