Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Pain Service

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 3/6/2024- 30/9/2024
• 48 - 64 hours per fortnight
• Secondment Considered

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in the role of Clinical Nurse Consultant – Acute Pain Service (APS) to cover leave. 

The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Consultant – Acute Pain Service is to assist in the coordination and the ongoing development and delivery of the Acute Pain Service at Northeast Health Wangaratta. 

This role requires the Clinical Nurse Consultant to work closely with the anaesthetic department to determine and implement appropriate pain management plans for patients under the care of the Acute Pain Service (APS). Patients referred to the APS will usually require advanced pain modalities and/or complex pain assessment and management.

This role also requires close liaison with other medical, nursing and allied health teams.

The applicant will also be involved in audit activities and ongoing data collection and will be required to assist in the review of associated pain management guidelines and policies.

The applicant must be confident and willing to provide education to nursing staff, and pain management clinical support at the bedside (such as setting up infusions / PCAs etc), as required. 

Our Region:

• Wangaratta is a large regional centre located in Northeast Victoria, with an approximate population of 30,000 people.
• Wangaratta offers a diverse range of shopping, cafes, bars, galleries and art precinct.
• Wangaratta boasts great parks and gardens and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Buffalo.
• Located just 2.5 hours to Melbourne and approx. 2 hours from the snow fields.
• We are surrounded by world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet region.
• Check out our region at www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Lisa Gephart on (03) 57225173 or alternatively contacted via email – Lisa.Gephart@nhw.org.au
• Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Monday, 6th May 2024

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies