Cognitive Impairment Clinical Consultant
Pay: Competitive
Location: Melbourne/Victoria
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Description
Req#: 49RAK
Organization: Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in healthcare delivery, improvement, research, and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, offering ambulatory, inpatient, and home and community-based services.
Position Details: Fixed Term Position until June 2027, Part-time at 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 EFT), Allied Health Grade 4, Clinician or Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, C Classifications.
The Department
The Nursing Quality team comprises Nursing and Allied Health team members working collaboratively to ensure patient care is evidence-based and patient-centred.
The team supports the delivery of safe, high-quality care aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, specifically Comprehensive Care, and relevant Clinical Care Standards.
The team adopts an integrated approach to identify patient needs and prevent harm related to falls, pressure injuries, nutrition, mental health, and delirium/cognitive impairment.
Position Summary
Within the Nursing Services team and the Alfred Health Mental State Deterioration / Delirium Committee, this role serves as a clinical specialist, leading and developing the clinical management of cognitive impairment/delirium.
The role involves coordinating and supporting a multi-faceted, evidence-informed, and sustainable approach to preventing patient harm.
Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating education and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the clinical workforce's capability and capacity.
The role requires active collaboration with clinical teams and within the organisation's governance framework to optimise patient outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Allied Health Practitioner / Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Extensive experience within acute or subacute/rehabilitation inpatient services
Post-graduate qualifications (or working towards) in allied health, nursing, or a relevant field
Clinical expertise and knowledge of evidence-based practice in delirium prevention and related areas
Experience in leading change initiatives and project management
Knowledge of quality improvement frameworks
Experience in data analysis
Staff Benefits
Generous salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
On-site staff gym at Alfred Hospital
Modern onsite library facilities exclusive to Alfred Health staff
Access to health and well-being incentives
Discounted health insurance
Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
Application Details
For further enquiries, contact Michelle Tuck, Manager of Harm Minimisation, at ******.
Applications close Sunday, 18th May 2025.
About Alfred Health
The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.
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