- Specialist clinical experience at an advanced level in Geriatric Care and a demonstrated ability to deliver responsive, evidence-based care
- Relevant experience / training in palliative care and advance care planning
- Experience and good working knowledge of Residential Aged Care environments
- Proven ability to deliver safe, high quality care and education at an advanced level
- Demonstrated high-level communication skills
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Melbourne, Australia - Northern Health Authority
Description
Reference Number: 42750: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be
The Role:
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Residential in Reach Program at Northern Health. Residential in Reach offers speciality health care assessment and a rapid response service for people with complex medical conditions who are living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant role encompasses direct clinical service provision and clinical leadership providing triage, timely assessment, care-planning and clinical intervention to residents residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities in the Northern Health catchment. The successful applicant will be required to work a rotating roster that includes weekend shifts.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact: Kylie Mutz Residential in Reach Team Leader on
Applications close 1 May
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
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Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.