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About the opportunity 

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Trauma Program Manager (CNC-TPM), will provide nursing leadership for the development and delivery of the Trauma Connect Project.   Trauma Connect aims to provide integrated, efficient, quality trauma care throughout the continuum, and concurrently measure structure, processes, and outcomes in trauma, including post-discharge and long-term outcomes, for the population served by the Major Trauma Service.   The Trauma Program Manager, in collaboration with the Trauma Director/Clinical lead, co-ordinates the interdisciplinary services and organisational systems necessary for optimal care of the injured patient, and oversees clinical, research, administrative, performance improvement, governance and outreach activities of the program. 

Clinical Nurse Consultants demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and advanced clinical problem-solving skills and are accountable for their own clinical practice. They provide support and direction to the multidisciplinary team in the management and care of trauma patients within Townsville University Hospital. 

The CNC-TPM will work closely with the Trauma CNCs to deliver co-ordinated acute trauma care and with the Trauma Nurse Navigator to establish trauma follow-up and outpatient/outreach services and co-ordinated care throughout the continuum, including interhospital transfer and post-discharge.

About your new employer

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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. 

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

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. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5081.10 to $5516.60  p.f. (NG7)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• This is a VPD risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Maree Laidlow on (07) 4433 3740

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649400

Applications close:  Thursday, 31 July 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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Trauma Program Manager) 32142669 (Word, 744KB)
  Role Description