Residential In-Reach Clinical Nurse Consultant

· Fitzroy location, part time fixed-term 32hrs per fortnight

· Challenging and rewarding work environment

· Fixed term, Part time opportunity

About the Role

The primary aim of the position is to provide clinical assessment and implement clinical management of residents of Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF's) and the community in order to prevent avoidable presentations to the Emergency Department (ED). The position also provides clinical consultancy to nursing staff and care staff of RACF's and relevant community agencies.

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include but are not limited to the following:

· Provide comprehensive assessments, care planning, coordination and treatment for RACF and community residents who are experiencing medical issues which may lead to an emergency department presentation.

· Provide clinical advice to RACF staff, patients, carers and other health care professionals within the defined speciality and evaluate treatment outcomes using appropriate measures

· Actively support the timely discharge of RACF residents from within ED/inpatient units and ensure follow up to minimise future representations where appropriate.

Classifications for this position will be ZJ4 ($113,646.00 pro rata per annum)

Your Contribution

· Current nursing registration with AHPRA

· Other relevant post graduate nursing training in relation to aged care or acute/critical care management or working towards.

· Demonstrates advanced skills in comprehensive assessment of the older person

· Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent communication and leadership skills

· Current Victorian Drivers License or equivalent

What we Offer

· A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

· Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

· A healthy work/life balance encouraged

· Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

· Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay

· In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

· Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

· Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

· Culture of continuous improvement

About the Residential InReach Team

Established by St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in 2011, the Residential In-Reach (RIR) service operates across public and private aged care facilities, seven days a week within the St Vincent's local government area (LGA) catchment. The RIR service works closely with hospital based teams and services, Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), General Practitioners (GPs), and other community health care teams to assist in the ongoing coordination and delivery of timely and effective care for older persons by providing early intervention in relation to acute illnesses associated with chronic disease and ageing, and providing evidence-based education and nursing leadership. This service is nurse led and is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner Candidates and Clinical Nurse Consultants and rotating medical staff from the Geriatric Medical Unit.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).