FGID Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Job Summary
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent Part Time Contract
- 40 Hours per fortnight(0.53 EFT)
- Clinical Nurse Consultant C (ZA7/ZA8)
- Alfred Care Group Bayside Health
- Great Staff Benefits!
About Us
Alfred Care Group is home to one of Victorias most comprehensive gastroenterology services. The Gastroenterology Department is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected or established gastrointestinal and liver disease including the appropriate utilisation of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy and other investigations. Clientele include inpatients admitted electively or via the Emergency Department directly to the Gastroenterology Unit or referred for investigation and management from other Units within Alfred Care Group as well as outpatients managed in the General Gastroenterology Hepatitis Liver Inflammatory Bowel Disease Functional GI Disorders (FGID) PEG Hepatoma and Endoscopy Clinics. The Department prides itself on the provision of high-quality ambulatory care of chronic illness in such highly specialised clinics.
Position Summary
The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders CNC will be involved in improving outcome and access to care by implementing a novel nurse and allied health led Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Service. The CNC will assess and triage patients to nursing/allied health led care or medical led care using a combination of online and face to face clinical assessments in conjunction with the treating gastroenterologist. A key component of the role will be the provision of support and education to patients regarding the pathophysiology of functional bowel disorders and the potential treatment strategies available. They will provide senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within the Gastroenterology department and will be expected to employ advanced clinical skills and be comfortable utilising extended autonomy of decision-making in conjunction with other senior clinicians.
Qualifications /Experience Required
- Current Registered as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in Gastrointestinal Disorders or chronic disease management.
- Post graduate qualification in Gastrointestinal Disorders/ Chronic Disease preferred/working towards Masters qualification
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
For enquiries regarding this role please contact Emily Symeopoulos Operations Manager Gastroenterology
Applications close: 11pm AEDT Thursday 26th March 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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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Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Body Mechanics
- prog
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Case Management
- Clinical Trials
- Computer Literacy
- Salesforce
- Nursing
- Medical Records
- Mentoring
- Dns
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
