Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Monash Health is looking to recruit an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Consultant to support our patients, families, and carers

• Manage the IBD helpline as the first point of contact for patients, families, and carers for all concerns related to IBD including but not limited to IBD flares, medication education, therapy management, referral to clinics
• Provide clinical oversight and advisory to IBD ambulatory clinics including running a nurse led IBD clinic to address nursing needs of IBD patients and assist with transition along the continuum of care for inpatients to outpatients
• A collaborative role within the Monash Health network involved in the coordination of nursing and healthcare within and across different models of care

This is anongoing, part-time position, 3 days a week (48 hours a fortnight).

About Us

Monash health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 25,500 people across a range of specialties. Our Gastroenterology Department consists of 35+ consultants who specialise in either Liver Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Endoscopy. We have dedicated administrative staff for each area who work alongside specialised clinical nurse consultants who are passionate about one of the key areas. The IBD Unit works closely with our Colorectal surgeons to provide a multidisciplinary approach to our patient care. The IBD Clinical Nurse Consultant is a key member of all of the above and is the first point of contact for all our IBD patients.

About You

You are a registered nurse with at least 5 years experience in acute nursing or an accomplished IBD nurse; either way, you are ready to take the next step in your career. You work well within a team and are also self-directed and demonstrate sound clinical decision making skills. You are passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients. To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• committed to delivering patient centred care and patient advocacy
• enthusiastic, compassionate and able to work collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent clinical assessment, problem solving, and organisational skills

What You Need:

• An experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and/or Gastrointestinal/Colorectal Nursing is highly desirable
• Clinical trials experience is a bonus
• Current AHPRA registration
• Computer literacy with MS Office programs
• Australian working rights
• Australian Drivers Licence

What We Offer:

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills and knowledge base
• Avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills
• Mentorship and career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums and conferences
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please callDiane Mananquil, DCO Gastroenterology on0474 240 663

Monash Health is a great place to work

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. 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 accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached‘Application Guide’located under Position Documents

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.