Job No.: 568170
Work type: Fixed Term
About the position
As an esteemed research academic, the Associate Professor/Professor of Nursing will lead industry engagement and contribute to the research, clinical and academic partnership between La Trobe University and Alfred Health across Home Acute and Community (HAC) Programs. They will ensure strong industry and consumer engagement and provide research leadership to Alfred clinicians and researchers, alongside academics and students at La Trobe University. They will facilitate an evidence-based approach to health care, with an emphasis on interprofessional practice and consumer-focussed and industry co-produced research and translation.
The successful applicant will lead and develop a research team focused on innovative health or social care practice, interventions or technologies, within an implementation sciences framework. The Associate Professor/Professor will work alongside the ARCH Director to engage with stakeholders to encourage and promote a robust and innovative research culture and rapid translation of evidence into practice. They will lead outstanding research, increase research income and publications in high quality international journals, increase the number of co-produced research and translation projects with industry partners and increase the number of research higher degree students at the ARCH partner sites. The Associate Professor/Professor will also promote recruitment and retention of high-quality staff and research higher degree students by providing leadership within a contemporary healthcare environment which supports training, education and ongoing professional development of the current and future healthcare workforce.
Candidates with a research and professional background relevant to implementation sciences in nursing and an outstanding track record of research in one or more of the following areas of research strengths would be particularly welcome: rehabilitation, aged care, chronic disease management, community and care pathways, and consumer engagement.
Duties at this level D/E will include:
Other Requirements for all Alfred Health Staff:
The person appointed to the position must:
Essential Criteria:
Skills and knowledge required for the position
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 12th January, 2025 at 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Professor Lisa McKenna, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5868
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Associate Prof - Professor of Nursing, La Trobe University and Alfred Health.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
Why La Trobe:
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.