Clinical Nurse Consultant

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Delirium (Cognitive Support)

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Part Time, Fixed Term Position – parental leave
12 months role, 48 hours per fortnight
Clinical Nurse Consultant

Join Our Multidisciplinary Team To Make a Meaningful Impact In The Prevention, Early Identification, And Management Of Delirium And Cognitive Decline Across The Royal Melbourne Hospital.The Opportunity

The Delirium and Cognitive Support CNC provides clinical expertise and assists in the prevention, diagnosis and management of delirium while providing cognitive support to vulnerable patients across RMH City Campus and Royal Park Campus.

The role encompasses patient assessment and supporting staff across both sites to implement cognitive support procedures and delirium guidelines that promote evidence-based best practice. It also includes delivering education and training to patients, carers and staff within the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical support to patients with cognitive impairment and delirium
Lead education and best-practice implementation across both campuses
Develop individual care plans and assist in guideline adherence across the service
Monitor antipsychotic use and promote non-pharmacological strategies
Support data collection, research, and quality improvement initiatives
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care

About You

A Registered Nurse with current registration under the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Proven clinical experience in the assessment and management of cognitive impairment and delirium.
Deep understanding of the Delirium Clinical Care Standard and NSQHS guidelines.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficient in relevant IT systems (Epic, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
A commitment to collaboration, kindness, and excellence – the Melbourne Way.

Desirable: Experience in quality improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, IHI) is advantageous.

Benefits Of Working At RMH

Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support a team making a real impact in patients' lives — we want to hear from you

Apply now – interviews will commence as soon as suitable applicants are received.

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The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typePart-time

Job function

Job functionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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