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CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT (TUBERCULOSIS)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Community based speciality service
• Expert and welcoming team
• Part Time continuing position

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program has an opportunity for appointment of a new Clinical Nurse Consultant (Tuberculosis). This is an exciting chance to join an experienced and passionate team providing clinical and public health management for people affected by tuberculosis (TB) across Victoria.

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP) is the statewide provider of services related to TB, including case management, public health monitoring and surveillance and evaluation. We work closely with the Victorian Department of Health, public hospital services and a range of community organisations to provide holistic care for people and communities affected by TB. The VTP is based with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, a joint venture between The Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne.

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Be part of a team that prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Patient Coordination: Coordinate and manage patient care pathways, including scheduling appointments, diagnostic tests and procedures
• Patient Education: Provide comprehensive eduction and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies. 
• Collaboration: Stakeholder management in the relation to the The Victorian Tuberculosis Program

About You:

• Registartion as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient saftery and person-centered care

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The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.