Cognitive Impairment Clinical Consultant

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.

Fixed Term Position until June 2027

Parttime at 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 EFT)

Allied Health Grade 4 Clinician or Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Consultant C Classifications

Alfred Health Location

The Department

The Nursing Quality team consists of Nursing and Allied Health team members who work collaboratively to ensure patient care is evidencebased and patientcentred. The team support the delivery of safe highquality care informed by the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards specifically Comprehensive Care and the relevant Clinical Care Standards. The team have an integrated approach related to identifying patient needs and preventing harm related to falls pressure injuries nutrition mental health and delirium/cognitive impairment.

The Position Summary

Working within the Nursing Services team and the Alfred Health Mental State Deterioration / Delirium Committee this role will serve as a clinical specialist leading and developing the clinical management of cognitive impairment/ delirium through the coordination and support of a multifaceted evidenceinformed and sustainable approach to preventing patient harm within Alfred Health. They will develop implement and evaluate education and quality improvement initiatives that serve to increase the capability and capacity of the clinical workforce. They will actively collaborate with existing clinical teams and within the organisation governance framework to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Allied Health Practitioner / Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agencyregistration
• Extensive experience within acute or subacute/rehabilitation inpatient services
• Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in allied health nursing or a relevant field
• Clinical expertise and knowledge of evidencebased 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 are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further enquiries please contact Michelle Tuck Manager of Harm Minimisation

Applications close Sunday 18th May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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