About the role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a senior Registered Nurse who will provide clinical nursing leadership and operationally be responsible for supporting the First Nations Holistic Wellbeing Service. The position is accountable/responsible for the initial planning and implementation of the First Nations Holistic Wellbeing Service model of care and to work collaboratively/in consultation, to evaluate this new model of care to align with the West Moreton strategic plan and Department of Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance Branch performance outcomes.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Contemporary clinical knowledge in the areas of chronic disease management, in a community setting in collaboration with individuals, peers and the healthcare team to achieve improved health outcomes across Preventative Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Leadership in the coordination of nursing and provision of health services across the continuum of care, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations and ability to coach patients to adopt self-management
• Ability to adopt digital technology and utilise digital care solutions and telehealth to provide a coordinated approach to delivering care closer to
• Advanced clinical skills in the identification and adoption of innovative clinical practice models and work practices that develop partnerships to support the continuum of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including contemporary technologies (IT, ICT).
• Advanced level delivery of interpersonal (problem solving/conflict resolution), communication (verbal/written) and time management skills whilst demonstrating autonomous, sound, high level conceptual and critical thinking capabilities with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary clinical practice, and delivery of evidence-based holistic health and well being  programs, in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Ability to lead and maintain culturally appropriate aboriginal and Torres strait islander services.
• High level knowledge of barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in accessing health care and the impact of health outcomes.
• High level knowledge of relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy frameworks.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.