The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Role requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Certified as a Lactation Consultant as per the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding education.
• Neonatal Life Support Certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Neonatal Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0038/475778/thhscli040151.pdf ) procedure.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 29/04/2024 - 27/04/2025
  (40 hours per fortnight)

Generous remuneration package value up to $68,070 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $52.86 - $56.60 p.h. (NG6-1)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to promote and support breastfeeding by educating women, families, health professionals and the community about breastfeeding and lactation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
• Ability to provide nursing leadership in the clinical and professional setting including the role modelling of effective communication and problem solving.
• Proven ability to use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position in order to achieve outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to provide clinical education and support at an advanced level and demonstrate own professional development.

Townsville North Queensland ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/ )

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.