Clinical Nurse Consultant

Are you ready to explore the outback? Consider a leadership role in rural and remote Queensland? Join our team at Alpha as our Clinical Nurse Consultant.

• Fixed term temporary fulltime (up to 12 months)
• Fortnightly income between $5081.10 - $5516.60
• Rural and remote experience

Our staff are committed to exceptional care for remote residents. If you would relish a small rural community where you have the opportunity to:

• Work in a modern facility with a hospital based ambulance
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team in a facility with emergency, acute & aged care beds

Only 1.5 hrs drive from Emerald Qld, take a day trip on your days off & enjoy some retail therapy or take in a movie!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Clinical Nurse Consultant is responsible for clinical (including first responder services), resource management, education and research accountabilities within acute and residential care services ensuring the provision of best practice and quality patient care.  This role provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff of Alpha Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) and is responsible for implementing plans related to safe, consumer focused clinical care, professional development of staff and financial accountability.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work in a flexible roster which may include 12 hour shifts.
• Capability and capacity to act in the Director of Nursing (DON) position as required.
• Mandatory: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a 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: Possession of a relevant postgraduate or master’s qualification or evidence of enrolment in professional development programs or intention to/working towards a qualification) in clinical training, workplace training, or advanced clinical practice (e.g. Emergency/Critical Care, RIPRN, Aged Care/continuum of care) is highly desirable and would be well regarded.
• Completed or ability to complete Advance Life Support and Paediatric Advanced Life Support.

BENEFITS

• Accommodation assistance
• Balanced work arrangements
• Salary packaging – increase your take home pay
• Generous remuneration package & superannuation
• Eligible candidates could receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments - https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme  - Conditions apply.

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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