We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager (Nurse Grade 7) to lead the ENT service at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. In this senior role, you will provide clinical and operational leadership, supporting the Medical Director to deliver high quality, person-centred care. Key responsibilities include overseeing elective and emergency surgical waitlists, ensuring theatre and outpatient KPIs are met, and aligning service delivery with best practice policies and guidelines. You will manage rostering and allocation of staff, monitor models of care and patient outcomes, and act as the point of contact for clinical escalations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply advanced ENT knowledge, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment within Surgery and Critical Care.

Job details

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the ENT service, supporting the Medical Director and nursing teams.

• Oversee elective and emergency surgical waitlists and ensure theatre and outpatient KPIs (treat in time/turn, LOS, throughput) are achieved.

• Manage staffing and resources, including rostering, allocation, and ensuring efficient use of labour and non-labour resources.

• Maintain and improve models of care and service delivery, ensuring compliance with best practice policies, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Remuneration value up to $164 212 p.a., comprising salary between $132 353 - $143 924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (temporary position available for 12 months). Applications will remain current for 12 months / the duration of the vacancy. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers 

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC663971 - Role Description (PDF, 425KB)
  Role Description