Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Job details

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

We are seeking committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vacancy: Permanent Part-time, 28 hours per fortnight
Location: Urology Services, Townsville University Hospital

What's on offer?
Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $164,696 p.a.

• Base salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 p.h. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 7).
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options and flexible working arrangements may be available.

Skills and experience

• Ability to provide expert nursing leadership and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience and understanding of Urology surgical procedures.
• Ability to coordinate the Urology patient management plan in conjunction with the medical team.
• Ability to liaise with the Outpatient Services bookings and Elective Surgical Bookings to ensure treatment within recommended timeframes.
• High level of interpersonal, consultative, negotiation oral and written communication skills to facilitate the patient journey.
• Ability to maintain own professional development portfolio.

Role requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. 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.

Highly Desirable
Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field, such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and  a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Michellina Davies on 07 4433 3564.  

Applications close on Thursday, 2 January 2025.

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.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Urology 30488479 (Word, 438KB)
  Role Description