Neuromuscular Clinical Nurse Consultant

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Three years fixed-term, part-time, one day per week

About the Role
You are responsible for coordinating and supporting the care of adults with complex neuromuscular conditions, including Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, within a multidisciplinary specialist service.


You will provide expert clinical support, facilitate transition from paediatric to adult care, and contribute to the development of an innovative neuromuscular CNC model of care across Australian centres.

• Coordinate care for adults with neuromuscular conditions, including Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
• Support patients transitioning from paediatric to adult neuromuscular services.
• Provide clinical advice, education and support to patients, families and multidisciplinary staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, care planning and service development activities.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and development of a neuromuscular CNC model of care.

Classifications for this position will range from ZA7 to ZA8 ($129,048 - $132,116 per annum, pro rata).




Your Contribution

• Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience in neuromuscular nursing and multidisciplinary clinical care.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a complex healthcare environment.
• Highly developed communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience in clinical education, quality improvement and/or research activities is desirable.
• 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
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• 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 Clinical Neurosciences
The Department of Neurosciences at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive specialist neurological services across inpatient, outpatient and research settings. The department is recognised for its expertise in the investigation and management of complex neurological and neuromuscular conditions and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care. Neurosciences also has a strong focus on clinical research, innovation and the transition of young adults from paediatric to adult services.




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.



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