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The Stomal Therapy and Continence Clinical Nurse Consultant provides expert clinical leadership and consultation in the assessment, management, and education of patients with ostomies, continence issues and the management of trial of void strategies.

• Responsible for the leadership, operational and nursing management of Stomal therapy and Continence referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Educate and train healthcare professionals and patients on best practices in ostomy care, continence management, and skin integrity.
• Employing a high level of clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure superior delivery of holistic care to inpatients.
• Management of the nurse led Stomal Therapy Outpatient Clinic and Trial of Void Clinic.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and research projects related to Trial of Void protocols and continence and ostomy care

ROLE TITLE: CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT (GRADE 2)

Role type: Permanent full time
Department and location: Surgical Program, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $131,870.90 - $134500.70 + super.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Stomal Therapy and Continence Clinical Nurse Consultant provides expert clinical leadership and consultation in the assessment, management, and education of patients with ostomies, continence issues and the management of trial of void strategies.

• Responsible for the leadership, operational and nursing management of Stomal therapy and Continence referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Educate and train healthcare professionals and patients on best practices in ostomy care, continence management, and skin integrity.
• Employing a high level of clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure superior delivery of holistic care to inpatients.
• Management of the nurse led Stomal Therapy Outpatient Clinic and Trial of Void Clinic.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and research projects related to Trial of Void protocols and continence and ostomy care.

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healt