Clinical Nurse Consultant - Surgical Prostate Surveillance , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV546856
Closing date 18-Mar-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration TFT up to 31/12/2025 (poss extn - 3 yrs in total)
Contact person Michellina Davies
Contact details 07 4433 3564
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Full-time up to 31/12/2025 (with the possibility of extension - not exceeding 3 years in total).
Remuneration package of up to $159,899 p.a., comprising base salary range of $128,701 - $139,732 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts
About the role
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses demonstrate expert clinical Knowledge and advanced clinical problem-solving skills and are accountable for their own clinical practice. The purposes of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Surgical Prostate Surveillance position is to work as part of the Urology multidisciplinary team in providing support and surveillance to prostate cancer patients through their cancer journey.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation provides support and funding towards Professional Development activities and networking events.
Skills and experience

• Proven ability to provide expert nursing leadership and coordination within a Prostate Cancer environment.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Ability to integrate the strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement into the clinical service, establishing a quality framework.
• Demonstrated advanced leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and change management skills to ensure customer focused service provision amongst the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated high level of communication skills required for problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Understanding of teaching and learning in the health care environment (adult learning principles) with demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills.

Role requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus. The recommended minimum entry is the Prostate Care Nursing Course (Latrobe University).

Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Michellina Davies on (07) 4433 3564. Applications close on Monday, 18 March 2024.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
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