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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Post Operative Discharge Support) - Nursing Perioperative and Ambulatory Care
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/613577 |
| Closing date | 28-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Troy Wake |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7933 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Nursing Perioperative and Ambulatory Care at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Post Operative Discharge Support) to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to demonstrate accountability at an advanced practice level for managing and coordinating ongoing care plans for relevant client group within geographical area and for the provision of nursing leadership specialist advice, consultation, and education to inter-professional team members as relevant to the specific context of the role.
About the Team
The Mackay HHS Post Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) is a rapid access model for post operative surgical care that provides alternate pathways to access specialist care for post operative Elective surgery patients experiencing complications to streamline the patient journey. The service covers all specialties and supports a continuity of care model to reduce representations. This service works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the surgical stream and provides ED avoidance strategies to assist with patient flow throughout the hospital providing an improved patient experience.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 1.16MB)
Role Description
