Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Nurse Coordinator – Cystic Fibrosis LSL cover – 8 weeks commencing in August 2024 Part time – 0.6EFT Grade 4B Registered Nurse Alfred location: Commercial Rd, Melbourne Great staff benefits Department Respiratory Medicine at The Alfred provides specialist consultative services throughout the breadth of respiratory medicine and allergic diseases, and includes four constituent clinical Services. The clinical operational structure comprises of: Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Service, Cystic Fibrosis Service, General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service, Lung Transplantation Service and Physiology Service. A number of joint cross-portfolio Services underpin the clinical operations of Respiratory Medicine. The academic and teaching activities of Respiratory Medicine are under the auspices of the Professor/Director of Research Allergy Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, within the Central Clinical School.
Position Summary As the Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Coordinator, you foster the autonomy/independence of the patients in managing their health care, in keeping with the spirit of the health service agreement. You understand the importance of establishing a relationship between the patient and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients. You demonstrate the core values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. In your role as Nurse Coordinator, you will liaise and work closely with the Head of the Cystic Fibrosis Service and the other members of the multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis team. You will have an in-depth understanding of the issues and health care trends affecting patients with cystic fibrosis and the Alfred's Cystic Fibrosis Service.
Qualifications and Experience Registered Nurse (Division 1) with a current practising certificate. Minimum 5 years acute nursing experience. Experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or managing the health care needs of people with cystic fibrosis. 2 years respiratory and/or cardiovascular nursing experience. Postgraduate qualification preferred. Staff Benefits Salary packaging and novated leasing available Discounted health insurance and wellbeing incentives Onsite gym Childcare services available Discounted staff parking Please direct all queries regarding this position to Peter Wark at ****** Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 13th August Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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