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Form of work- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Permanent, Part Time, 7.6 hrs on a Monday
- Rare opportunity to work closely with Rehabilitation Physician managing complex clients with Intra-thecal Baclofen Pumps
About the Role
The ITB Clinical Nurse will work within within a flexible, multidisciplinary structure to ensure the delivery of high-quality assessment and management services to all ITB clients, assisting the ITB Rehabilitation Physician with coordination and delivery of clinical and administrative activities of the ITB clinic.
The classification range for this position is Clinical Nurse Consultant ZA7 - ZA8 ($119,324 - $122,163 pro rata for part time).
Your Contribution
- Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
- Current Nursing Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualifications in area of specialty highly regarded
- Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician, with a minimum of 4 years' post registration nursing experience and including at least 3 years' experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and or community-based service and or disability-based service
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of clinical practice and principles in the area of neurological rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis in the management of clients with cerebral palsy and spasticity
- Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- 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 Intra-thecal Baclofen Clinic
The ITB clinic is one of the HIP Disability Clinics, providing specialist management of adults with complex spasticity, predominantly with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, who have Intrathecal Baclofen pumps in situ, as a way of controlling their severe spasticity.
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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
