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Clinical Nurse Consultant (CQ Space)
Emerald
Are you an experienced Palliative Care nurse seeking permanency within high-functioning and compassionate team? CQ Space want to hear from you!
The Clinical Nurse Consultant offers advanced clinical leadership to coordinate and manage palliative care for individuals starting their palliative journey. They collaborate with stakeholders to develop evidence-based, accessible care pathways for older residents in residential aged care, aiming to enhance safety, quality, and patient outcomes.
Living and working in the Central Highlands, based in Emerald, offers a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5G649576 |
| Closing date | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julianne Millson |
| Contact details | 0499 879 555 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care and improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. This initiative comes under the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care – Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure to support older persons living in Residential Aged Care Facilities. CQ SPACE is intended to support people at end-of-life residing in all accredited Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACs) public and private, and Multi-purpose Health Services (MPHS) with dedicated RACs beds in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service catchment area.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level to ensure optimal coordination, clinical management and care provision for individuals commencing a palliative pathway. This position supports the planning of contemporary palliative care pathways through the consultation and liaison with key stakeholder to coordinate accessible, evidence based clinical practices and processes for older persons of a RAC that improves the safety, effectiveness, and quality of patient care outcomes.
About you:
- Mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in Palliative Care would be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $32,842 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5G649576
Applications close: Thursday, 7 August 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CH5G649576 - CNC CQ Space (PDF, 342KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
