Hepatology Clinical Nurse - Specialist Consulting Suites

Reference Number: 1811  

Job Title: Hepatitis Clinical Nurse Consultant 

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 48 

Classification: (ZF4-ZJ4)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 02/06/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Helen Pettifer 58323607 Helen.Pettifer@gvhealth.org.au / Melissa West 58323607  Melissa.West@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

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About the role:

The Hepatitis Clinical Nurse Consultant will be responsible for establishing and continuing an Integrated Hepatitis Service in collaboration with the Department of Health. This service will provide support for people living with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Hepatitis B (HBV) in rural communities across the Hume Region. The role of the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Consultant is central to the delivery of this Service and will provide high-quality professional clinical care, education and support for people living with Hepatitis that are undertaking antiviral treatment. They will promote best practise to other key stakeholders within a shared care model between Specialist, primary care and other key community and hospital-based services, such as Primary Mental Health Teams. They will also provide a consultation role and expert advice to General Practitioners (GP’s), mental health and alcohol and drug services and other key networks.

Key selection criteria:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse

• Certificate of Nursing Management and Treatment of Hepatitis C and B (ASHM-Australasian Society of HIV Medicine) or equivalent

• Member of the Australian Hepatology Association

Essential:

• Knowledge of diagnosis and broad management of Liver Cancer

• Extensive relevant clinical experience

• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, including computer literacy and the ability to produce well-written reports

• Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Proven organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and coordinate a diverse workload

• Well-developed understanding and experience in change management processes

• Well-developed understanding of an evidence-based approach to person-centred care 4 GV Health Staff Position Description

• Satisfactory National Criminal History Check prior to commencement of employment

• Satisfactory Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment

• Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration prior to commencement of employment.

Desirable:

• An interest in liver and gastrointestinal diseases

• Understanding of data entry and patient scheduling systems (iPM/VINAH)

• Demonstrated understanding of the special cultural needs of our diverse community

• Demonstrated autonomous practice

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.