Work in an environment that offers:

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position

Job Reference: 1832

Position Title: Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Classification: YW17
Salary per hour (exc. super): $57.37
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Closing date: 13/05/2025

The IBD Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator works closely with members of the Gastroenterology multidisciplinary team to provide high quality outpatient and inpatient support to manage and improve the IBD patients experience as a chronic disease. The role is predominantly involved in supporting IBD patients on immunosuppression therapies and biological therapies.

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator (CNC) will co-ordinate, negotiate, and support the transition of care of the selected patient population across the health care continuum. The IBD CNC will act as a resource person promoting best practice in the provision of patient care through clinical initiatives and service innovation. The IBD CNC will demonstrate superior clinical expertise together with outstanding interpersonal negotiation and communication skills to assist with the achievement of patient centred goals and the goals of the designated department and organisation.

The IBD CNC would be situated within the Oncology unit of the Cancer Centre working closely with the medical infusions bookings co-ordinators, specialist clinics, inpatient wards, and services within Bendigo Health. The role will report to the Nurse Unit Manager - Cancer Services.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

• We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact Karen Wellington, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5454 8812 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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