Clinical Nurse Specialist Outpatients

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) at Iningai Clinic at Longreach will be responsible for providing clinical expertise in clinic coordination and management of referrals to enhance patient access to Telehealth and Specialist Outpatient Clinics. Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC) and Smart Referrals are used to enhance appropriate patient access to Specialist Outpatients and telehealth appointments within the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS). This would also include knowledge of alternate services both internally and externally for patients to access CWHHS.

You could receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments with our Workforce attraction incentive scheme https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme  - Note; for eligible health workers only.

We prioritise staff development and opportunities to experience new roles.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as an Registered Nurse (RN). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
• Highly desirable: Experience in Primary Health/Chronic Disease/Specialist Outpatients.
• Highly desirable: Tertiary qualifications in a related field is highly desirable or be enrolled at

commencement of employment with a completion date on/before the first 18 months of commencement of employment.

BENEFITS

• Accommodation assistance
• Balanced work arrangements
• Salary packaging – increase your take home pay
• Generous remuneration package & superannuation

ABOUT CENTRAL WEST HEALTH

We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 23 percent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West Health provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.

OUR PURPOSE

Drawing on the resilience and resourcefulness of our experienced and committed people, we work collaboratively to overcome distance. Working with our partners within and outside the healthcare system we go the distance to make a difference in the lives of the people in our care. We combine our knowledge and experience with an entrepreneurial spirit which is uniquely part of the Central West. Whether it’s championing proactive health programs for our many communities or enhancing our emergency responsiveness, we are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes.

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