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 community-based services.
- Ongoing Appointment
- Full Time - 1.0 EFT (Part Time Considered)
- EDUCATOR (NON-MAJOR) YEAR 3 AND SUBSEQ (YZ7)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great Staff benefits
The Department
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Alfred Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive infectious diseases clinical services in the country. It is also an academic Department within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Central Clinical School, Monash University and is a premier centre for clinical and biomedical research and education.
The Department offers expertise in general infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, viral hepatitis, sexually -transmitted infections, and infections in immunocompromised hosts. We have six active clinical units at any one time with a dedicated general infectious diseases inpatient unit, an HIV inpatient unit, a general consultative service, an immunocompromised host consultative service, and an antimicrobial stewardship and ICU-Burns service.
One of the premier services provided by the Department is the Victorian State-wide HIV Service which provides a comprehensive program for individuals and populations affected by or infected with HIV in Victoria. This ranges from acute care and chronic illness management, to health maintenance, prevention and health promotion. Complications of HIV and antiretroviral therapy, in addition to the myriad of co -morbidities such as cancer, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, renal impairment, viral hepatitis and liver disease, drug and alcohol related disorders, neurocognitive impairment and psychiatric illness are all managed in a multidisciplinary ambulatory care clinic.
We are geographically located within a vibrant Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct, which provides a seamless transition between clinical care, research and education. In collaboration with other Monash Partners, we have recently been named as one of four Academic Health Science Centres by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.
The Role
Every Alfred Health nurse must practice in accordance with the Alfred Health Nursing Professional Practice Framework.
The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of nursing practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patient’s Come First Strategy.
It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare. These domains are Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce, Research and Informatics.
The Infectious Diseases Clinic Coordinator will oversee the day to day operations of the Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic. They will supervise nursing and administration staff working in the clinic ensuring excellence in clinical practice and patient care. They will work as key part of the Outpatient leadership team; Infectious Diseases Medical Lead, Operations Manager and the Nurse Manager The Fairfield Centre & Alfred Lane House Outpatient Department to deliver a leading Outpatient Clinic. They will work collaboratively with key Infectious Diseases staff and VMOs to advance existing services and help drive new outpatient service initiatives, lead quality initiatives in the clinic and assist in the leadership of the HIV model of outpatient care and initiatives to improve the model of care for general infectious diseases patients.
The Clinical Coordinator will oversee the flow of patients through the clinic and appropriate triaging of referrals occurs. They will oversee the day to day resourcing in the clinic. They will ensure that the clinic works collaboratively and provides continuity of care from the inpatient to outpatient setting and through to the community setting, they will ensure a multidisciplinary approach within the clinic.
A critical aspect of this role includes ensuring the management and scheduling of appointments and clinic wait lists to ensure KPI’s are achieved.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
- Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Clinical nursing experience in Infectious Diseases preferred
- Recent acute clinical or ambulatory care nursing background in a relevant health service
- Current and satisfactory Police Check
- Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
- Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
- Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
For enquiries regarding this role. please contact Brian Price Operations Manager Alfred Infectious Diseases M: 0404816429
Applications close at 11pm on Sunday the 4th Febuary 2024
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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au