AddressExplore Outback Queensland with Central West Health – discover what you could do!
· Permanent Full Time
· Annual income between $128701- $139732
· Rural and remote experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of this role is to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced clinical leadership, operational direction, and advocacy relevant to the speciality of Aged Care and Gerontology. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides direct and indirect care as required and works in collaboration with the
Nurse Navigators throughout the Central West Hospital and Health Service. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will support the provision of safe quality healthcare through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the specialty of Aged Care and Gerontology. The role maintains a clinical workload providing clinical decision direction utilizing contemporary gerontology management principles with thorough effective planning, facilitation, coordination, and evaluation of service provision.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· Demonstrated knowledge and skills to be able to provide direct client care at an advanced level in accordance with contemporary nursing practice in a rural/remote community setting.
· Demonstrated high level knowledge of the Aged Care Sector and Aged Care Reforms
· Demonstrated ability to be able to provide individual Gerontology management in collaboration with client utilizing clinical pathways.
· Demonstrated advanced communication skills with individual clients, family members and other health professionals to deliver best health outcomes.
· Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of best practice continuous improvement processes and research activities to practice.
· Understanding of and commitment to Queensland Health’s core values of caring for people, leadership, respect and integrity.
· Demonstrated high level knowledge in technology and delivery of service provision via Telehealth
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
· Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
· Minimum five years post graduate experience
Highly desirable
· Documented experience within the Aged Care Sector and Gerontology spanning two years.
BENEFITS
· Accommodation assistance
· Balanced work arrangements
· Salary packaging – increase your take home pay
· Generous remuneration package & superannuation
- You could receive up to $70000 in Workforce Attraction incentive payments (for eligible applicants)
ABOUT CENTRAL WEST HEALTH
We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 23 percent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West Health provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.
OUR PURPOSE
Drawing on the resilience and resourcefulness of our experienced and committed people, we work collaboratively to overcome distance. Working with our partners within and outside the healthcare system we go the distance to make a difference in the lives of the people in our care. We combine our knowledge and experience with an entrepreneurial spirit which is uniquely part of the Central West. Whether it’s championing proactive health programs for our many communities or enhancing our emergency responsiveness, we are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes.
CONTACT
Louise Poole, Assistant Director of Nursing, Primary Health
(07)46525***
Apply here: CW4B546643
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 13th March 2024
