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Form of workMobile Stroke Ambulance Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Mobile Stroke Unit Department of Neurology - Parkville Campus
- Part-time ongoing hours
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
The Stroke Nurse will participate in the daily workings of the RMH Stroke Program and the Melbourne Mobile Stroke Unit in their capacity as a nursing professional. Roles on board the Mobile Stroke Unit include, rapid patient assessment, stroke and stroke mimic differential diagnosis, consultation with the neurologist regarding imaging and treatment decision, and assistance with patient care.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Mobile Stroke Unit team. This is an ongoing part-time position, working a rotating roster as required based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus.
Your Opportunity:
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals participating in the clinical deployment of the Mobile Stroke Unit
- Assistance with the assessment of new research project draft protocols and documentation, and participate in bringing these new projects to HREC submission
- Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators and other Research Nurses, for current and future clinical drug trials
- Liaising with external services as required regarding patient care and follow-up
About You:
- General Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Familiarity with the clinical aspects of stroke and stroke treatment
- Experience or qualifications in Neuroscience, ICU or Emergency Nursing
- Advanced Life Support qualifications
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Benefits:
- A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
- Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!)
The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Interested?
If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check (WWCC only for NWMH advertisements). Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.
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