Clinical Nurse Consultant - Inclusion HealthJoin to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Inclusion Health role at Alfred HealthClinical Nurse Consultant - Inclusion Health2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Inclusion Health role at Alfred HealthAlfred HealthAlfred 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 Part Time (0.8 EFT) Ending 26 Dec 2025 (potential to extend)Salary Package: $98,324.88 - $103,500.80 + SuperannuationLocated at The AlfredAlfred HealthAlfred 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 Part Time (0.8 EFT) Ending 26 Dec 2025 (potential to extend)Salary Package: $98,324.88 - $103,500.80 + SuperannuationGreat Staff BenefitsLocated at The AlfredAbout UsInclusion Health is service, focused on people who inject drugs (PWID) who have acute infections requiring hospitalisation. These admissions often require complex management of substance use, mental health and social instability as well as the acute infective illness and can be complicated by challenging therapeutic relationships. Traditionally patients have received prolonged intravenous antimicrobials for invasive infections resulting in a long hospital admission, as barriers have existed to moving this population into community based models of care.The Aims Of The ServiceTo improve health outcomes (including treatment completion, mortality and reduction in patient directed discharges and readmissions) in PWID admitted to the Alfred for treatment of acute infections through the adoption of a flexible patient-centred model of care.Decrease unplanned directed discharges, decrease behaviours of concern, improve care planning and thus improve staff satisfaction.This role will involve actively identifying patients for the program and engaging with patients and the multidisciplinary ward based team to develop discharge plans early in the patient’s admission. Initially it will involve provision of treatment to PWID ambulatory patients accessing day treatment and/or long acting antibiotic infusions on Ward 7West whilst the program builds home based treatment referral numbers and/or establishes alternative model/s of ambulatory care. The CNC will be a key resource/support to nurses providing direct patient care to Inclusion Health patients in the acute and community settings. They will actively support nursing skill development in working with PWID with infections. The role will support referrals to HITH through provision of joint home assessments with HITH where appropriate, navigating and facilitating community service treatment options where home is not an option, where treatment plans are not successful facilitating with the patient and treating team a new treatment plan and facilitating outpatient follow up. People with lived experience staff will be a key component of the program, they will provide direct support to PWID to assist their engagement in care, the CNC Inclusion Health will assist in coordinating the care and support they provide.About YouAdvanced clinical knowledge and skill in practice areaCritical thinking skillsOpen, flexible, innovative and creativeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCommitment to the nursing care delivery systemCommitment to research process and application to practiceBenefitsSalary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOn-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 ServicesIf applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.Any queries please contact Brian Price, Operations Manager, Alfred Infectious Diseases on 0404816429Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 25th June 2025Alfred 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 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.auSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alfred Health by 2xGet notified about new Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoRegistered Nurse - Remote & Offshore (Energy & Resources)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoCarrum Downs, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoExpression of Interest - Transition to Mental Health Nursing - Registered Nurse (Gr2)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 year agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoRegistered Nurse- Clinical Nurse EducatorMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoCraigieburn, Victoria, Australia 6 months agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoTullamarine, Victoria, Australia 14 hours agoFrankston, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoForest Hill, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoNorth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 months agoRegistered Nurse (Grade 1) - Aged Care, Coppin Centre Melbourne, VicMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoHeidelberg, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoEast Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 months agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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