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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rheumatic Heart Disease (Paediatrics)
Children's Services, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the team within Paediatric Cardiology at the Townsville University Hospital on a permanent full-time basis. The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership, clinical expertise, and education relevant to the speciality of Rheumatic Heart Disease. |
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/TV641044 |
| Closing date | 30-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Katrina Roberts |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1827 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $132,562 to $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership, clinical expertise, and education relevant to the speciality of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) for children and adolescents to improve the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of RHD and Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF). The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will provide case management and care coordination for all children and adolescents to ensure a smooth transition to adult cardiology services. The CNC is required to co-ordinate and participate in RHD clinics, transition clinics, outreach to Palm Island and other rural sites.
The position is embedded with the Paediatric Cardiology team and works collaboratively and cohesively with various stakeholders across primary, secondary, tertiary settings, and non-government agencies to support the delivery of evidence based clinical care to achieve the priorities and actions of the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rheumatic Heart Disease Action Plan within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the 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.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Katrina Roberts on (07) 4433 1827.
Applications close: Monday, 30 June 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Rheumatic Heart Disease - Paediatrics) 32102384 (Word, 478KB)
Role Description
