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Position Details
Reference Number 62945
Position Title Clinical Nurse Consultant - Supportive and Palliative Care Residential Care
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Supportive and Palliative care
Location Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Position Summary

• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Innovative clinical research to improve the delivery of palliative care to RACF
• Part Time 12 Month Fixed term Contract

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.
Our Journey: At Monash Health Supportive and Palliative Care we are innovating palliative care for the residential aged care sector. The purpose of the position is to provide specialist palliative care clinical advice and care coordination to enquiries from aged care facilities via Residential InReach (RIR) and Hospital in the Home (HITH), under the framework of a research study.
This is a newly funded research project on a Part Time (45 hrs per fn), 12-month Fixed term basis.
A Day in the Life: You will provide day to day assistance and support to enquiries from aged care or Monash Health services involved in supporting aged care. This will include working closely with residential in reach and hospital in the home services. Your role will include data collection and data maintenance with the purpose of research and you will participate in research activities such as research meetings and steering committee meetings.
You will also;

• Respond to enquiries from aged care via RIR, HITH or other Monash Health employees about palliative and supportive care matters and provide clinical advice, support, or care coordination
• Undertake informal palliative and supportive care education to aged care, RIR or HITH
• Be able to read and understand a research protocol – foresee any difficulties and suggest solutions,
• Contribute to the overall requirements of each protocol in conjunction with research team,
• Review the study design, inclusion and exclusion criteria and verify all relevant source documentation in the subject's medical record to confirm eligibility for the study,
• Review the protocol, informed consent form, and follow up procedures,
• Attend research-related meetings as appropriate, and
• Communicate regularly with the research team regarding research related issues.

About You:
This position is a Clinical Nurse Consultancy role which include data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the department. Including maintaining governance records and may be asked to assist on other appropriate studies or with data collection.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following skills;

• Demonstrate the ability to motivate others and gain co-operation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to keep complete and organised records
• Demonstrates ability to manage and co-ordinate patient care
• Well developed conflict management skills
• Ability to prioritise and excellent time management skills
• Pursues activities leading to continuing professional development
• Competent in computer skills ( eg Word, Excel )
• Commitment to flexibility and innovation

What you need:

• Division 1 registered nurse with AHPRA
• At least 2 years of clinical experience ( preferable in palliative care or supportive care).
• Post graduate qualifications (palliative care preferred)

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Associate Professor Peter Poon; peter.poon@monashhealth.org
In Return:
There are lots of reasons to join Monash Health, here’s just a few:

• Delivery of a new Monash Health standard in model of care and patient care experience
• Improved facilities in a sustainable design, filled with colour, natural light and space
• Cutting edge state of the art technology, innovative design to facilitate world-leading research
• Dedicated leadership team fostering high performing talent within a tertiary hospital
• Best place in Australia to grow your healthcare career with education support to further develop your clinical pathway
• Victoria’s largest public health service employing over 22,000 people across a range of specialities
• Only healthcare organisation ranked in
• Work closer to home and enjoy the many benefits of Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs

Monash Health is a great place to work
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay

• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program

• free vaccinations

• private health insurance at discounted rates

• health imaging services

• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. 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 only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online MercurySystem (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may
commence prior to the closing date.
Selection Criteria Must be a division 1 registered nurse with AHPRA registration and have obtained postgraduate qualifications (palliative care preferred) with at least 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in palliative care, aged care, or supportive care.
Demonstrates the ability to motivate others and to gain cooperation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrates the ability to keep complete and organized records
Demonstrated ability to manage and co-ordinate patient care.
Well-developed conflict management skills
Ability to prioritize & excellent time management skills and Pursues activities leading to continuing professional development
Competent in computer skills. (e.g., Word, and Excel)
Commitment to flexibility and innovation
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