Cognitive Impairment Clinical Consultant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

**Fixed Term Position until June 2027**

**Part-time at 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 EFT)**

**Allied Health Grade 4 Clinician or Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Consultant C Classifications**

**Alfred Health Location**

**The Department**

The Nursing Quality team consists of Nursing and Allied Health team members who work collaboratively to ensure patient care is evidence-based and patient-centred. The team support the delivery of safe, high-quality care informed by the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, specifically Comprehensive Care, and the relevant Clinical Care Standards. The team have an integrated approach related to identifying patient needs and preventing harm related to falls, pressure injuries, nutrition, mental health and delirium/cognitive impairment.

**The Position Summary**

Working within the Nursing Services team and the Alfred Health Mental State Deterioration / Delirium Committee, this role will serve as a clinical specialist, leading and developing the clinical management of cognitive impairment/ delirium through the coordination and support of a multi-faceted, evidence-informed and sustainable approach to preventing patient harm within Alfred Health. They will develop, implement and evaluate education and quality improvement initiatives that serve to increase the capability and capacity of the clinical workforce. They will actively collaborate with existing clinical teams and within the organisation governance framework to optimise patient outcomes.

**Skills and Qualifications Required**
- Allied Health Practitioner / Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
- Extensive experience within acute or subacute/rehabilitation inpatient services
- Post-graduate qualifications (or working towards) in allied health, nursing or a relevant field
- Clinical expertise and knowledge of evidence-based practice in delirium prevention and related areas
- Experience in leading change initiatives and project management
- Knowledge of quality improvement frameworks
- Experience in data analysis

**Staff Benefits**
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- On-site staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and well-being incentives
- Discounted health insurance

**Applications close Sunday, 18th May 2025**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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