Coronial Nurse

The Clinical Nurse Consultant contributes to the provision of a high-quality service to the Coroners Court of Queensland by providing clinical expertise and consultancy at an advanced practice level within Forensic Pathology.For Apparent Natural Causes deaths reported to the Coronial Registrar, the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Coronial Nurse) is responsible for providing information and support to bereaved family members including coronial processes, brief intervention, grief and loss support.This role may be required to perform duties at other locations throughout Queensland Health and may be required to participate in a continuous shift roster.

Provide clinical nursing expertise to Forensic Pathology to obtain and interpret a wide variety of medical evidence to assist the Forensic Pathologists. 

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described under ‘your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Specialist Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of, and experience in contemporary nursing practice and theory
• Demonstrated ability to summarise, analyse and interpret clinical and medical information
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of practicing within a legislative framework
• Comprehensive computer skills and demonstrated use of information technology in work practice

Professional Commitment

• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high-quality service to clients
• An understanding of and commitment to the QLD Public Service Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated responsiveness to changing service demands and work priorities
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries in relation to coronial information

Teamwork skills

• Willingness to commit to team objectives and established work processes
• Works collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance
• Commitment to “whole of team” decision making processes when reviewing and changing work practices
• Highly developed interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively and facilitate effective working relationships
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise tasks and work in a high-volume environment both autonomously and as a team member.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Communication

• Demonstrated use of advanced verbal and written communication skills to convey relevant, concise, objective and accurate information to colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate professionally and confidently, both written and verbally, with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• It may be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough),hepatitis B, tuberculosis
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.`
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Certified copies of the required information must be provided prior to the commencement of clinical duties
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• While not mandatory a post graduate nursing qualification would be well regarded.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.