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About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapy or Nurse, working in the continence service at Monash Health.
As a member of the Monash Health continence service and broader teams, whether that be Nursing or Physiotherapy, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. Come and join a highly functioning multidisciplinary service that provides high quality evidenced based care to one of Melbourne's fastest growing regions. The Health Independence Program funded continence service is an innovative multidisciplinary team who will welcome your fresh ideas and approaches. Working with one of the largest continence teams in Victoria you will have opportunities to work with and learn from a variety of health professionals including Geriatricians, Senior Physiotherapists, Clinical Nurse Consultants and a Dietitian in a supportive environment.
About Us
The Continence Service is an outpatient service within the Specialist Clinics. We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians passionate about continence management. This is a unique opportunity for a Continence Specialist to join and work with our team, this position is open to either a Clinical Nurse Consultant or Grade 3 Physiotherapist, if you are an aspiring Grade 2 clinician with the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you as well. The role is fixed-term, part - time for 6 months until September 2024. You will be part of the wider Monash Health service, with access to all the benefits that offers: professional development, broad and specialised clinical experience. You will be well supported by the wider Multidisciplinary team, offering autonomy and flexibility in your work.
In this highly respected, senior position you will bring:
- Experience managing complex continence clients across an episode of care
- Enthusiasm for working in a specialised multidisciplinary team
- Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to peer based learning
- Exposure to quality and research initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to best practice care
- Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
- Your proactive and team player attitude
- Your strong communication and interpersonal skills
What you need:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent, current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy – Continence & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation or equivalent
OR
- Bachelor of Nursing - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA with meeting regency of practice criteria
- Post Graduate Certificate in Continence Management
In return we will provide:
- A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
- Professional development support and mentoring
- Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
Enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Gabby Pragnaratne - Continence Clinic Team Lead - 0447 721 *** or ***************@monashealth.org
Monash Health is a great place to work
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
