This role provides an interdisciplinary specialist palliative care consultancy service to rural and remote settings. Based in Robina and Southport.

Job details

Please note that role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant as per the attached Role Description.

The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Clinical Lead – Advanced (Specialist Palliative Rural Telehealth Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and strategic direction to the multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to provide advice and support to regional palliative care teams
• Establish strong collaborative working relationships and leadership across all Specialist Palliative Rural Telehealth Service hubs
• Provide supportive advice regarding governance, strategic planning and model of care decisions
• Participate in the implementation of statewide standards, strategies and priorities to ensure compliance with standards of performance, safety and client care

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in: Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology or Social Worker
• AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
• Membership eligibility to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Workers only)
• Working with children check (Social Workers only)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $144 991- $151 289 per annum

About Us

The statewide Specialist Palliative Rural Telehealth Service (SPaRTa) provides an interdisciplinary specialist palliative care consultancy service to rural and remote settings across Queensland, via a hub and spoke model. This position within the service will be based at Southport and Robina.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 17 June 2023.

Job Ad reference: GC640646HP

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC640646 - RD (HP) (PDF, 512KB)
  Role Description
  
  GC640646 - RD (NG) (PDF, 505KB)
  Role Description