Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Consultant

TheEpilepsy Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)willprovide specialist clinical care patientconsultationadvanced nursingleadershipeducationand care coordination for patients managed by the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. The role provides continuity of care across emergencyinpatientand outpatient settings ensuring patients receivetimely coordinated and evidence-based care throughout their epilepsy journey.

The CNC acts as a consistent point of contact for patients carers and healthcare professionalsfacilitatesprogression through complex care pathways including epilepsy surgery supports multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making and contributes to service development qualityimprovementand staff education.

• Provide longitudinal careconsultation and carecoordination for patients with complex epilepsy across outpatientinpatientand emergency settings.

• Act as a designated epilepsy resource for patients requiring non-urgent clinical advice using agreed service communication pathways.

• Coordinate patients progressing through the epilepsy surgery pathways (including stereo-EEG)ensuringtimelycompletion of required investigations and multidisciplinary review.

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration

• NationalPolice Check

• Post GraduateQualificationin relevant discipline

• Demonstrated experience in neuroscience or epilepsy nursing.
  
  What we Offer
  A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
  Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
  A healthy work/life balance encouraged
  Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
  In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport
  Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  Culture of continuous improvement
  
  About The Department ofNeurosciences
  The Department ofNeurosciencesis dedicated to delivering excellent evidence-basedand compassionate neurological care to Victorian patients from metropolitanregionaland nearby interstate areas.Clinical Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The unit provides a complete clinical and diagnostic service andmaintainsa strong research focus; principally centred on epilepsy multiplesclerosisand movement disorders.
  
  Working at St Vincents
  St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
  This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.