Alfred Health 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.
Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until 5th August 2025Part Time (72hrs per f/n)Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 3B(ZJ1)Located at the Melbourne Sexual Health CentreGreat staff benefits!
5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary PackagingAbout the Team Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, 580 Swanston Street Carlton 3053Melbourne Health Centre (MSHC) has been in operation for 100 years having been established in 1918 as a specialised unit for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The service has established a reputation for clinical excellence by providing high quality sexual health care.
Services provided by MSHC include screening, testing, counselling, information, referral, health education and clinical management of STIs including HIV treatment and prevention.
The Centre is a leading facility in sexual health research.
MSHC employs approximately 95 staff, comprising Administrative Staff, Counsellors, Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists and Researchers.
Research Nurses at MSHC play an important role in developing and supporting research projects undertaken at the centre.
About the Role Sexual Health and BBV RN provide direct clinical services for clients, who are at risk of, or concerned about blood borne viruses (BBVs), STIs and their sexual health.
Clients are assessed, prioritised, tested and treated through our open access, walk in triage system (WITS).
They provide specific HIV care for people living with HIV in our HIV service, called The Green Room, operating on an ambulatory model of care.
MSHC also has a HIV Integrated Prevention Clinic (commonly referred to as a PrEP Clinic).
Nurses work within a multidisciplinary team and interact sensitively and non-judgmentally with our diverse client group as well as their fellow multidisciplinary colleagues.
Our nurses rotate through all roles, including the after-hours Thursday evening service, the HIV service, and our comprehensive follow up of client results role.
Duties MSHC nurses are responsible for the provision of specialist sexual health nursing services.
Education training and assessment are provided to ensure and support nurses to work within their scope of practice.
The position requires the person to work in the following roles:
Triage rolesClinical assessment and treatmentSerology Room blood taking and administering injectable vaccines and antibioticsTelephone results and InformationHIV serviceFollow up of ResultsSupport and education of peers, and students.Skills & Experience Essential Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRAExperience in providing sexual health nursing careAccredited Nurse ImmuniserPerform HIV testing in accordance with the ASHM HIV testing guidelinesWillingness to undergo Police Check and Working with Children CheckAccredited Cervical Screening Nurse (CST/pap provider)Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards postgraduate qualification in sexual health and/or HIV or relevant fieldAt least 2 years experience as a sexual health nurse, community AOD or other relevant nursing experienceBenefits Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!
!Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Ria Fortune, Nursing Services Manager MSHC, on or Trish Wakefield on . Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 20th September 2024. 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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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