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The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is accountable at an advanced practice level for the provision of specialised Palliative Care knowledge and advanced clinical practices to a cohort of palliative patients within the rural/remote context of the South West Hospital and Health Service (SWHHS).
The purpose of this role is to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced clinical leadership relevant to the specialties of Palliative Care and Aged Care. The CNC provides direct and indirect care as required and works in collaboration with the Specialist Palliative Care Team, RACF and MPHS Teams with the Needs Rounds program and the wider SWHHS care team to provide safe quality Palliative Care through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice. The position can be based in Roma or Charleville and will require outreach visits to SWHHS facilities.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Professional development allowances available!
- Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
- Make a positive difference to members of our community!
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health – Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. See link - Queensland Health - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
