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Form of workAlfred 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent organisation, running our Alfred Health award-winning service and leading our team in HIV Treatment and Prevention.
- Permanent position
- Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight / ADO. There is potential for flexibility for part time/ job share (Hours are 0830-1715 Monday to Friday. We are not open on public holidays)
- Classification - RN Grade 4B ZA2
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre location (580 Swanston Street Carlton, close to Melbourne’s vibrant CBD)
- Staff benefits
Department/Service
The HIV service also known as The Green Room (TGR) provides care for around 1600 people living with HIV. TGR works from a Public Health model of treatment as prevention. The Green Room provides access to Specialist HIV doctors on an appointment basis. The Service includes specialist HIV nurses who are available to support clients in both an appointment and walk in basis. Social Work and Psychiatry are available in The Green Room by appointment on a fortnightly basis. Our clients are diverse in age, gender, demographics and culture and include a significant proportion of people without Medicare.
A small proportion of our client’s experience mental health disorders, substance misuse, homelessness and exhibit behaviours of concern often related to complex factors.
We are very proud to say the service won an Alfred Health excellence award in 2021 for patient centred care.
Position Summary
The coordinator of TGR is responsible for running the service, delivering HIV care to our clients. Responsibilities include leadership oversight and mentorship of staff, including HR payroll and recruitment with senior support if needed. You will work with the support of TGR medical coordinators and MSHC nursing and medical service managers. The Green Room team is made up of administration medical nursing allied health and pharmacy staff. Please note, this is a full-time onsite role based in Carlton. For a thorough description of the position, please refer to the position description document attached.
We are very proud to say the service won an Alfred Health excellence award in 2021 for patient centred care, and that culture is one of support and inclusiveness.
The person in the role is supported by a strong governance structure within Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Registration with AHPRA as a Div 1 RN
- Demonstrated experience in advanced HIV and sexual health nursing in both acute and community settings
- Leadership qualities fitting with the values of Alfred Health, ideally with experience in a leadership/coordinator role.
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications in sexual health, public health community health
- Provide valid police check and working with children check
- Accredited nurse immuniser
- Current police and working with children check
Staff Benefits
- Close proximity to public transport
- Salary packaging and novated leasing available
- Health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
Confidential enquires welcomed
Ria Fortune Nursing Services Manager
********@mshc.org.au
03 9342 6***
Applications close Sunday March 10th AEST
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 compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officer's Mandatory Vaccination Directions, all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
