Movement Disorder Nurse - Community Rehabilitation Centre

Reference Number: 1245   

Job Title: Movement Disorder Nurse - Community Rehabilitation Centre 
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 72 
Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

Closing date: 22/09/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Rhys Noble, rhys.noble@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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About the role:

Join our team at the Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) and make a meaningful difference in our communities’ everyday lives. As part of our Allied Health and Nursing multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in enhancing our patient’s rehabilitation outcomes, their health independence and quality of life. 

The Movement Disorder Nurse (MDN) is a senior position within the Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) at Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health). This role is pivotal in delivering specialised, evidence-based, and patient-centred nursing care to individuals with suspected or diagnosed movement disorders. This role involves consultancy across the continuum of care, offering advice and expertise to clinical staff managing patients with movement disorders in acute, sub-acute and community settings.

The MDN ensures that GV Health patients receive appropriate assessment, education, individualised care plans, symptom support and medication advice related to movement disorders. This care is provided through CRC, integrated within the Neurological Rehabilitation Stream, and the Movement Disorder Clinic (MDC).

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Nursing or higher level qualification relavent to neurology;
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Relevant expertise and experience working as a clinical nurse consultant;
• Exerience in the management of newly diagnosed and chronic neurological conditions 
• Relevant knowledge of clinical/non-clinical processes and practices across the Victorian Public Health sector.

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.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further 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, further immunisations. 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.