Clinical Nurse Consultant - Movement Disorders

Community Nurse Consultant - CNC C – Monash Health Movement Disorders Clinic, Kingston Centre 

Brief description: 

A fantastic opportunity for a talented Community Nurse Consultant to join our Movement Disorders service based at the Kingston Centre. 

Bullet points: 

•  Part time ongoing role, 0.8EFT 

• Join a renowned Centre of Excellence 

• Supportive, friendly team of clinicians and researchers 

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful 

Our Journey: 

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 actively engage clinicians and patients in international clinical trials giving patients the opportunity to access new medications. 

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/. 

A Day in the Life: 

The Nurse Consultant is not only an integral member of the Movement Disorders Clinic, but also part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team.  We welcome fresh ideas and approaches and provide high quality evidenced based care to patients in one of Melbourne's fastest growing regions. 

In this role you will work with one of the largest specialist movement disorders teams in Victoria, collaborating and learning from a variety of health professionals including neurologists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, social workers, researchers, neuropsychologists and dieticians, in a supportive and friendly environment.  

You will also work alongside our highly skilled and supportive medical team and allied health assessment therapists as part of the weekly Movement Disorders Medical Clinic providing leadership, triaging clinical urgency and completing specialised assessments regarding client’s response to treatment.  

This role is a part time, ongoing position with requirement to work onsite. 

About you: 

You are an experienced, talented and enthusiastic Community Nurse Consultant with research experience. You provide best practice care, education and support to clients and their care givers specific to their movement disorders condition, work in collaboration with the broader movement disorders clinic allied health team and work closely with the research team in providing best care in clinical trials. To be successful in this role and make an impact, you will bring: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills of Parkinson’s disease treatments and the complex interaction of medication for this client group.  

• Ambition to further your clinical and research knowledge and expertise in Parkinson’s and related conditions.  

• Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to peer-based learning. 

• Willingness to participate in quality and research initiatives within the nursing team and broader movement disorders clinic and research unit. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics, protocols and procedures. 

• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care.  

• A proactive and team player attitude.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Enthusiasm for working in a specialised multidisciplinary team. 

• Strong project management and organisational skills with an ability to manage a busy clinical and research caseload autonomously. 

What you need: 

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.  

• Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in acute based nursing. 

• Demonstrated experience in the care of persons with a Movement Disorder or progressive neurological conditions. 

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.  

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence. 

In return; 

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, research 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, we welcome you to reach out to Emma Flanagan - Team Lead on 9265 1411 or at emma.flanagan@monashhealth.org 

Monash Health is a great place to work 

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. 

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 Mercury System (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.