Provide a high level of clinical and professional leadership, and the management of staff providing evidence-based professional practice as the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Palliative Care).

This role requires application of advanced knowledge and skills across research and innovation. You will demonstrate an advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice across the spectrum of palliative care service provision in the inpatient, outpatient and in home settings.

If you have enacting strategies that support a work-based culture, promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development, we want you – apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is offering an exciting and innovative opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to work within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Service. This service encompasses Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mt Morgan, Gladstone and Banana (based in Gladstone) and the Central Highlands (role based in Emerald).

The service team comprises of a Staff Specialist Palliative Care, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse, Social Worker, and Administration Officer and operates collaboratively with the general practitioner (GP), non-government organisations and across CQHHS.

Home Advance Rockhampton

About the role:

• Demonstrate clinical leadership and expertise to support clinical outcomes and workforce development through the coordination and support of best practice education initiatives.
• Use high level negotiation, conflict management, advocacy and change management skills to achieve key performance indicators and optimal treatment outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, capacity building with collaborative working relationships and partnerships for the specialist palliative care services.
• Demonstrate advanced practice skills in conducting research, fostering capacity building and research skills acquisition.

About you:

• Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A relevant postgraduate Diploma or Masters' degree is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
• A relevant postgraduate Diploma or Masters' degree is highly desirable for this position.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $86,427 p.a. 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H653572

Applications close: Sunday, 24 August 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5H653572 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Palliative Care) (PDF, 408KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants