Job type: Part time

Organisation: Eastern Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Nursing

Reference: 33319

Acute Stroke Nurse - Clinical Coordinator role

• Parental leave cover - Temporary part-time
• Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

A temporary opportunity exists at Neurosciences Department, Box Hill Hospital, for a skilled and enthusiastic Acute Stroke Nurse with sound clinical knowledge and experience in stroke management. You will conduct clinical assessments and have ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.

Eastern Health operates from many different locations: our largest sites include Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Healesville and District Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Wantirna Health, Yarra Ranges Health, Yarra Valley Community Health.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Provide excellence in stroke care and optimise secondary prevention for the stroke survivor in the acute stages of a stroke.
• Active participation in all emergency Stroke Codes during working hours, including comprehensive initial assessment and differential diagnosis of patients with stroke/TIA presenting to the ED
• Provide direct individual education and support to patients and their significant others following the diagnosis of stroke/TIA.
• Participate in quality initiatives and activities relating to stroke/TIA service
• Active involvement in stroke/TIA education program for all EH staff

About you

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Recent experience in stroke/neurosciences
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong commitment to high quality patient care

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment .

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,  apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**