Join the team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) and become a pivotal member of the establishment of the unit!

Bring your expertise to a multi-disciplinary team where you can truly make this position your own. Lead innovative palliative care initiatives, shape best practices, and improve the quality of life for our residents. If you're looking for a rewarding career that values your skills and offers a healthy work-life balance, this is your chance!

Apply now and be part of something special where your leadership and compassion can transform our aged community!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care and improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. This initiative comes under the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care – Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure to support older persons living in Residential Aged Care Facilities. CQ SPACE is intended to support people at end-of-life residing in all accredited Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACs) public and private, and Multi-purpose Health Services (MPHS) with dedicated RACs beds in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service catchment area.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level to ensure optimal coordination, clinical management and care provision for individuals commencing a palliative pathway. This position supports the planning of contemporary palliative care pathways through the consultation and liaison with key stakeholder to coordinate accessible, evidence based clinical practices and processes for older persons of a RAC that improves the safety, effectiveness, and quality of patient care outcomes.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
  • An offer of employment cannot be made until the appropriate pre-employment checks are completed. Prospective employees must not commence work in the proposed role prior to satisfying this requirement. This includes providing valid proof of identity, finalised criminal history check and vaccine preventable disease information.
• While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in Palliative Care would be highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,105 is comprised of:

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

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G647826

Applications close: Monday, 28 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5G647826 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (PDF, 343KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants