The CNC will provide expert clinical leadership in child youth and family health clinical practice, in line with contemporary and evidence-based models of care to the Child health teams across the Townsville HHS. They are accountable for provision of best practice high-quality care and support to families within a primary health care framework.
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Child Youth and Family Health, Kirwan Health Campus
As part of the management team, the CNC will be accountable for strategic priorities for the service. This will include working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes for families and the service aligned with the Putting Qld kids first strategy.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $164,696 p.a., including:
- Salary range: $151,695 to $64,696 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Rural Hospitals Service Group network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.
- 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.
- Completion of an immunisation course approved by Qld Health and the ability to complete Townsville HHS credentialing application for immunisation.
- Proven experience within community child health
- Working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Pamela Hueber on 0447 830 985.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619619
Applications close: Thursday, 13 March 2025
Further information
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Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
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