Clinical Consultant

View PositionPosition DetailsReference Number 15420
Position Title Clinical Consultant
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Department Clinical Governance
Location Chermside
Classification Nursing Employees Enterprise Agreement - QNU Registered Nurse Level 4
Hours per Fortnight 76
Position SummaryEveryone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.About the role:The Clinical Consultant supports the General Manager – Clinical Governance on matters relating to clinical governance, compliance, service delivery and clinical policy and practice for the relevant standards across services and programs within Wesley Mission Queensland.The Clinical Consultant will assist in providing support, service development, technical and expert clinical advice to our workforce to ensure ongoing quality improvement in service delivery to implement evidence-based practice and programs.This is an organisation-wide role encompassing residential aged care, community aged care, disability accommodation and services, mental health services and other community services.About you:

• Tertiary qualification in health profession, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• An understanding of clinical governance and how it applies within clinical settings.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills, and expert clinical judgement in the provision of contemporary nursing practice.
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience in operational planning and the application of accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure best practice requirements are met.
• Experience delivering quality improvements and systems change initiatives in care and clinical settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including networking and influencing skills with the ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Excellent personal organisation skills and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and effectively in a busy environment.

Why WMQ?Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
Essential Requirements Essential: Must have a current Drivers licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Contact Person Jessica Mentik
Contact Number (0_) ____ ____
Contact Email jmentink@wmq.org.au
Closing Date 19/04/2024
Position Description Position Description - Clinical Consultant_March 2024.pdfApplication Guide
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.