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Form of work
Salary Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Critical Care and Surgery Team!
• The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who practices at an advanced level of clinical skill and demonstrates specialised clinical expertise and or specialised skill set.
• Permanent Full-time opportunity available
About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to the Post Operative Discharge Support Service (PODDS).
PODDS will provide alternative pathways to access specialist care for Post Operative elective and emergency surgery patients experiencing complications to streamline the patient journey, reduce representations to Emergency Departments, improve continuity of care and provide an overall improved patient experience.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant will demonstrate:
- An advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice.
- An advanced level of decision making in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, internal and external stakeholders.
- Undertakes operational leadership.
- Working collectively to apply the principles of effective clinical governance.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated advanced level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in managing Post Operative surgical patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and provide independent professional judgement and expertise in problem solving and clinical management within a complex, fast paced clinical environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply quality assurance processes including participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Proven ability in the application of highly developed interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills, to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders inclusive of Multi-disciplinary Teams.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
