Clinical Nurse Consultant - Movement Disorders
Cheltenham, VIC, AU, 3192
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Join Us in Transforming The Movement Disorders Clinic
About the Role - Clinical Nurse Consultant, MDC
Join our dynamic Movement Disorders Clinic, where the Clinical Nurse Consultant plays a vital role within an innovative, multidisciplinary team. Our team along with our new Medical Director are committed to fostering collaboration and bringing fresh ideas that enhance our high-quality, evidence-based care for patients in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing regions. In this role, you’ll collaborate with one of Victoria's largest specialist movement disorders teams, learning from a diverse group of health professionals, including neurologists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, social workers, neuropsychologists, and dietitians, all within a supportive and friendly environment. As part of the Movement Disorders Medical Clinic, you will work alongside our highly skilled medical team and allied health assessment therapists, providing leadership, triaging clinical urgency, and conducting specialised assessments regarding clients’ responses to treatment.
This is a full-time, ongoing position. While you will be required to work on-site Mondays, we offer flexibility for the remainder of the week to support work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of movement disorder care through collaboration and innovation!
About Us
The Movement Disorders Program at Monash Health is a world class service for people with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders that provides care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We are internationally recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Parkinson’s Foundation in America. Further information about the Movement Disorders Program can be found here https://monashhealth.org/services/movement-disorders-program/ We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment where expert and passionate multidisciplinary team members manage a unique cohort of patients. In addition to delivering top-tier clinical care, our clinics actively engage in research across all these disease areas and are expanding as a centre for clinical trials. Join us in advancing Parkinson's care and contributing to innovative research that shapes the future of healthcare.
About You
You are an experienced, talented and enthusiastic Community Clinical Nurse Consultant. You provide best practice care, education and support to clients and their care givers specific to their movement disorders condition, and work in collaboration with the broader movement disorders clinic allied health team. To be successful in this role and make an impact, you will also bring:
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Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills of Parkinson’s disease treatments and the complex interaction of medication for this client group.
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Ambition to further your clinical knowledge and expertise in Parkinson’s and related conditions.
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Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to peer-based learning
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Willingness to participate in quality and research initiatives within the nursing team and broader movement disorders clinic
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Demonstrated commitment to best practice care
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A proactive and team player attitude
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Enthusiasm for working in a specialised multidisciplinary team
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Mandatory Requirements of The Role
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Post Graduate qualifications in Parkinson’s disease assessment and management
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Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
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Experience in providing information to support clients/carers to enhance their knowledge of self-management
Why Monash Health?
As a member of the Monash Health movement disorders program and the broader nursing team, 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. There will be continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system; all the while being part of a supportive and cohesive multidisciplinary team.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Emma Flanagan - Team Lead on (03) 9265 1411 or via email at emma.flanagan@monashhealth.org.
CNC Position Description can be found here
Nursing Position Attachment can be found here
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. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 6th December, 2024.