Clinical Nurse Consultant

Reference Number: 42929: 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:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the team at Northern Health Infection Prevention and Surveillance Team.
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree qualifications Bachelor of Nursing
• Registration as a Registered Nurse - Division (1/2) with AHPRA
• Current National Police history check
• Post Graduate Qualification in Infection Control qualification (or working towards)
• Minimum 5 year post basic experience relevant to the position
• Experience in the coordination of project requirements such as scope, deliverables, Risk assessment and mitigation and ongoing program reporting

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified as a Nurse Immuniser
• Certified as a Pre/post-test counsellor for HIV, Hep C

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Experience and good working knowledge of the National Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Extensive knowledge of the Australian Health Care System
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must commit to working at all Northern Health campuses
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and members of the healthcare team

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 contact: Barsha Baral, Nurse Manager on 0429327818, alternatively, please refer to the for additional information.
Applications close 18 March 2024 or please contact the Hiring Manager if you have any queries.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• 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

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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.