Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Nutrition
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Monash Health is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced nurse to develop specialised skills and knowledge in the care of bariatric and clinical nutrition patients.
Working in a multi-disciplinary team this role is actively engaged in patient support, education and follow up care associated with Parenteral Nutrition and home IV hydration patients. This is a part-time, ongoing role.
- Unique and rare opportunity to experience this autonomous CNC role
- Play an key role in supporting positive outcomes and care solutions for bariatric and clinical nutrition patients
- Enviable Professional and Leadership development opportunities available
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Nutrition is responsible for:
- Attending and assisting in the organisation and co-ordination of Bariatric and Clinical Nutrition Outpatient Clinics
- Communicate/Liaise with Specialist Consulting Clinic Department to contact patients from waitlist.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding care and management of patients
- Perform Body Composition Testing, including organising DEXA Scans to be completed in Diagnostic Imaging
- Data management and maintenance of records
About You
You have been developing your management and leadership skills and ready to take on a new and unique challenge in the area of bariatric and clinical nutrition care. You lead by example, and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles. You Are Also:
- committed to a leadership & mentoring role
- dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
- committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
- enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
- excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
What You Need:
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience
- Experience in TPN administration is desirable
- Current AHPRA registration
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Offer:
- access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
- avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
- mentorship & career guidance
- support to attend relevant forums & conferences
- a supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
For a confidential discussion please contact Laura Gaskin, Director Clinical Operations - Specialty Medicine on 0438 119 026.
For the CNC CMC A-B Position Description please click here!
For the Clinical Nutrition Position Attachment please click here!
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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.
Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close on 11 July 2024.