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Clinical Nurse - Central Referral Unit
Ipswich
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Central Referral Unit ! • Permanent Full-time opportunity in our Outpatient Department
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM660794_09 |
| Closing date | 07-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Karelyn Burns |
| Contact details | 07 3810 1142 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Central Referral Unit (CRU) receives speciality appointment requests from within the greater WMH community for a range of services, including Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD), Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS), Allied Health, and Obstetric and Gynaecology Services. This service incorporates reviewing these referrals and ensuring adequate clinical compliance, assigning a provisional clinical category, and progressing to the speciality triaging clinician. Awareness of the SOSIS, CPC and other guidelines relating to the processing of referrals and outpatient standards are beneficial within this role.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge or demonstration of research into the Central Referral Unit processes and Specialist Outpatient Services Implementation Standards (SOSIS) guidelines that govern the unit, while delivering expert clinical evaluation and providing support and direction to other team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge or demonstration of research into the Clinical Prioritisation Critera (CPC) Guidelines applied by West Moreton Health and the application to patient referral pathways.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver quality clinical direction, whilst working within a risk management framework and in accordance with professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to a high standard effectively and engage with members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives and visitors whilst displaying a high level of customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in the multidisciplinary team to identify areas for improvement in work practices and outcomes and contribute to the continued improvement of policies and procedures.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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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WM660794_09 Clinical Nurse - Central Referral Unit (PDF, 188KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards combined (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
