Clinical Coordinator - Victorian PrEP Program for medicare ineligible

Job Description

Clinical Coordinator - Victorian PrEP Program for medicare ineligible

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Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

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More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

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• Infectious Diseases Program
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• Classification:Community Health Nurse ZA1
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• Part-time (EFT: 0.63)
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• Fixed term until 31 Dec 2027 (potential to extend dependant on further funding)
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Position Summary

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The Federal Department of Health have provided funding to the states to provide access to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to individuals at risk of HIV who do not have Medicare access. This is a key initiative within the National HIV Strategy to reduce transmission of HIV.

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) born overseas and those newly arrived in Australia are priority populations for HIV prevention.

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The Victorian HIV Service and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) will lead this project to establish clinics for Medicare ineligible individuals within their existing services. The role will establish responses for rural and regional Victoria through partnerships with local services, establish partnerships with key GP clinics and establish outreach clinics in key geographic areas. Access to PrEP medication will be provided through partner community pharmacies and pathology via Alfred pathology or private pathology services.

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This role will:

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• lead the PrEP Program for people at risk who are Medicare Ineligible, establishing and maintaining a steering committee with community stakeholders and project control group
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• collate activity data across sites and meet the Department of Health key performance indicators (KPIs).
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• with the clinical team, lead establishment of services across the Victorian HIV Service and MSHC.
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• develop partnerships to expand access geographically and ensure access to community pharmacies and pathology services.
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• coordinate a team of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and administration staff involved in the service at The Alfred.
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• In partnership with the medical lead and nurse practitioners the role will be responsible for the quality of care provided within the service at The Alfred.
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The role will be a key communication bridge between the PrEP clinical services at MSHC and The Alfred.

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Key capabilities

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• Demonstrates a high standard of nursing practice skills
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• Demonstrates an ability to continually advance their sexual health clinical knowledge
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• Demonstrates skills in care planning
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• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
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• Demonstrates advanced computing skills including Word, Xcel and PowerPoint
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• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking to resolve complex patient scenarios
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• Demonstrates experience in providing education to health professionals, care givers and patients
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• Demonstrates an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
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• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
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• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
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• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
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• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)
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• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
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Please direct any enquiries to Brian Price, Clinical Service Director Alfred Infectious Diseases on 0404 816 *** and Jude Armishaw, Nurse Practitioner - HIV Prevention on 9076 8487.

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We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.