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Clinical Nurse Consultant - North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service


Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV606021
Closing date 16-Dec-2024
Job duration Permanent Full-time (2 positions available)
Contact person Mary Leech
Contact details 07 4433 3497
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Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Our health service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are: Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $164,696 p.a.

  • Salary range: $132,562 to $143,924 p.a. (NG7)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

About the role
The North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service offers patients from regional, rural, and remote areas of northern Queensland with kidney failure the best chance of a quality life, longer-term survival, and care closer to home.

The CNC NQKTS is an integral part of the unit providing clinical expertise, education and consultancy to patients and staff in the field of kidney transplantation. The successful candidates will play a key role in the highly skilled North Queensland Kidney Transplant multidisciplinary team, to make a tangible impact on the lives of north Queenslanders.

The purpose of the role is to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced clinical leadership relevant to the speciality of Kidney Transplantation.  The CNC NQKTS ensures the continuum of care throughout the kidney transplant journey by providing direct and indirect care as required.  This position works in collaboration with the NQKTS Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team to maintain a coordinated approach to pre- and post-care of kidney transplant patients and to support the provision of safe quality healthcare.

Role requirements

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
  • Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the NQKTS Networked HHSs to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.  This may involve day and/or overnight stays.  Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

  • Job security
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Lifestyle and location

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Mary Leech on 07 4433 3497.  

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV606021

Applications close on Monday, 16 December 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for future reference.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

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Last updated
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