Clinical Nurse Consultant - Residential Aged Care In ReachIPAC - Community ServicesNurses and Midwives EA ********* (CNC A-B) (ZF4-ZJ4)48 hours per fortnightPart Time, Max Term (Leave coverage October **** – April ****)Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River.
We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.
With over 1,000 staff, we're the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.About the Role:Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to work as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Residential Aged Care In Reach at Echuca Regional Health.This position will provide the successful applicant with career advancement within the IPAC Community Services team.This roles plays and important role in reducing presentation of private and community RACF presentations to Emergency and helping people get the care to stay closer to home.Key responsibilities include:Improve clinical service delivery through consultancy and the implementation of Residential in Reach Service within the Echuca Regional Health catchmentImplement a nursing consultation service providing prompt assessment and short-term case management, to avoid an acute hospital presentation or unnecessary admission to acute careProvide consultative processes for education and the development of resources that support RACS care staff to manage residents/consumers within their aged care facility/serviceAssist with the development and implementation of policy and procedure to enable a fast track for an aged care recipient's journey through the ED, that avoids and/or reduces the requirement for an acute hospital admissionServe as a clinical consultant and lead nursing resource for high-quality, in partnership with consumers, their families,



and the multidisciplinary teamQualifications/experience required:Current AHPRA registration as Registered NurseTertiary qualifications in Gerontology, Advanced Nursing and/ or Critical Care are preferredCommitment to professional competencies and National StandardsWhy Work at ERH?
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.
As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnightFlexible working arrangementsSupportive and experienced leadershipHealth and wellbeing programsCareer progression and skill development opportunitiesConfidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and familyFree onsite parkingFree staff vaccinationsApplications Close:28th October ****Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.Applications are not accepted from agencies.Diversity and InclusionAt ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people.
We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Protected Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request.
For application support, contact ****** RequirementsThis position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.
Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible.
Financial support towards VISAS is not available.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Residential Aged Care In Reach (Echuca)
🏢 Echuca Regional Health
📍 Echuca