Permanent - Part time - Full Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant in Blood Management to join our team, to deliver Transfusion and Blood safety programs across our campuses. The working pattern for this role is flexible, across Monday to Friday.

The Blood Management CNC supports staff training and education requirements in all facets of blood management and transfusion practice, to ensure safe and optimal patient care is maintained and serves as a key contact between the laboratory and clinical areas to facilitate effective communication, escalation of issues/concerns and the dissemination of information relating to blood management and safety.

To be Successful in this Role you will have;

• Blood safety/Transfusion Nurse experience and can demonstrate broad knowledge, strong education skills and clinical expertise in all facets of Blood Management.
• Excellent clinical skills and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to Western Health Care's Values, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety
• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Post graduate qualification in Transfusion, Haematology or relevant field
• A high level of critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancementopportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.