This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )
The aim of the Post Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) for Rockhampton Hospital is to provide alternative pathways to access specialist care for post operative surgery patient experiencing complications. The intent is to streamline the patient journey, reduce representations to Emergency Departments, improve continuity of care and provide an overall improved patient experience. The practice of the PODSS Clinical Nurse Consultant incorporates advanced knowledge and skills in surgical supportive care, including providing specialised and tailored information and education, psychological support, and clinical care. The primary objective for the PODSS Clinical Nurse Consultant is to support patients who have been discharged from Rockhampton Hospital following a surgical procedure to ensure they access timely care in an appropriate setting.
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership and clinical expertise and care relevant to the speciality of surgical services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant for Rockhampton Hospital works in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, Surgical Teams, and the state-wide program team to support the clinical unit in providing of safe quality healthcare through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the surgical services.
Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as a Registered Nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. A relevant postgraduate diploma or master's degree is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:
Other benefits include:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4F574715.
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 July 2024.
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Salary: | As per State Award AUD per year |
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Locum Tenens
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |