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What's involved –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.

Requirements:

• 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.

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.

We prioritise staff development and opportunities to experience new roles.

As a Central West Health employee, you will be well remunerated. Your benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%; salary packaging to increase your take home pay; 17.5% annual leave loading; career development opportunities; housing or rental assistance.

Living in Central West Queensland is ideal for those who enjoy being part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. The outback offers a quiet, relaxed and safe lifestyle and is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Schools in the west provide more one on one learning with students and there are various work opportunities for partners of healthcare workers with local businesses, property owners and other local and state government agencies. For more insight visit FarOut! (gofarout.com.au) ( https://gofarout.com.au/ )

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza during their employment.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service -We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 20.6 per cent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West HHS 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.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.