Delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville Hospital and Health Service , located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
Workplace Location | Townsville region |
Job ad reference | QLD/TV587575 |
Closing date | 10-Sep-2024 |
Yearly salary | $132562 - $143924 |
Fortnightly salary | $5081.10 - $5516.60 |
Total remuneration | $151695 up to $1646966 |
Job duration | TFT, until 30/06/25 |
Contact person | Michellina Davies |
Contact details | 07 4433 3564 Access the National Relay Service |
About your opportunity:
Fixed term temporary full-time, up to 30/06/2025 / Location: Townsville
The Upper GI Clinical Nurse Consultant demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and advanced clinical problem-solving skills and is accountable for their own clinical practice. The purposes of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Upper GI position is to work as part of the General Surgery multidisciplinary team in providing support and surveillance to General Surgical cancer patients through their cancer journey.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:
- Provide expert nursing leadership and coordination within a Vascular environment.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
- Integrate the strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement into the clinical service, establishing a quality framework.
- Advanced leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and change management skills to ensure customer-focused service provision amongst the multidisciplinary team.
- High level of communication skills required for problem solving and decision making.
- Use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position.
- Ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Understanding of teaching and learning in the health care environment (adult learning principles) with demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills.
What's on offer:
- Generous remuneration package value up to $13,724 p.m. comprising:
- Salary range of $5081.10 to $5516.60 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements:
- Proof of qualification (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent), registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Highly Desirable : Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid-back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Interested?
Contact: Michellina Davies on 07 4433 3564.
Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday, 10/09/2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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