The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Criteria Led Discharge) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Demonstrate advanced-level clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary practices
• Ensure safe and effective management of consumer flow practices across the Inpatient Units
• Provide coaching, mentoring and education regarding discharge planning
• Negotiate and facilitate transfers to other Inpatient Units
• Produce various reports associated with discharge planning

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible(PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $132 562 - $143 924 per annum

About Us

The General Medical Ward at Gold Coast University Hospital provides a tertiary level of care to a broad range of patients with chronic and acute medical conditions. Many patients admitted to the ward are over the age of 65 and a quarter are from residential aged care facilities (RACF's). Often patients admitted to the unit suffer from other age-related illnesses including frailty and cognitive decline; many have an extended length of stay whilst awaiting RACF placement.

The inpatient ward houses 24 patients with the ability to expand in line with the demand management escalation policy to 25 patients during business hours.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 3 June 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.  

Job Ad reference: GC563783

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.