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Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)

Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)

Gabbadah, Western Australia, Australia

The Cancer Nurses Society of Australia CNSA) is the peak cancer nursing body in Australia.

Mission:
Promoting excellence in cancer care and control through the professional contribution of Cancer Nurses. To achieve this mission, CNSA acts as a resource to cancer nurses around Australia, no matter what their geographical location or area of practice. CNSA is the link between cancer nurses in Australia, the consumers of cancer nursing services, and other health professionals involved in cancer care.

Vision:
Best possible outcomes and experiences for all people affected by cancer.

Strategic Aims:
To achieve its mission CNSA undertakes the following strategic aims:
• Developing and disseminating resources which contribute to advances in cancer nursing practice.
• Facilitating research in the area of cancer nursing that will contribute to improvement in the care of people with cancer.
• Taking a leadership role in addressing the educational needs of cancer nurses.
• Collaborating with other groups and organisations involved in the development and provision of services to people with cancer.
• Promoting cancer nurses' contribution to National cancer control activities and policy; and
• Providing opportunities for professional networking amongst cancer nurses.
Values:
CNSA's vision, mission and strategic aims are supported by these core values:
• Unity - They value the contribution of their members and volunteers, as well as the support of their partners and stakeholders, as they work towards shared goals with a unified voice.
• Excellence - excellence underpins all activities of the society.
• Innovation - They are creative and use knowledge to advance the practice of cancer nurses, progressing contemporary ideas to create sustainable value for the society and meeting its changing needs; and
• Collaboration - They collaborate and openly seek opportunities to influence and build partnerships.
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