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About us:

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.

About the role:

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.

About you:

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.

• Demonstrate advanced specialist contemporary peri operative/post operative knowledge, experience, and clinical skills.
• Ability to identify health equity issues in relation to post operative discharge.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills, and expert clinical judgement in relation to post operative care and management.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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.