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Clinical Nurse - Outsourcing & Auditor (Elective Surgery) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Grow with a health service that is growing for the region.
Take the next step in your nursing journey with the ICU, Women's and Perioperative Services as a Clinical Nurse (Outsourcing & Auditor). Whether you’re ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. In your new role you will be working closely with staff and the elective surgery department.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679278 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time & Part Time |
| Contact person | Anna Machen |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7428 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Elective Surgery Unit manages the waitlist for elective surgery patients referred to Cairns Hospital and provides advice and support to the rural facilities of Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba. It is also responsible for outsourcing of suitable patients to other facilities ensuring Surgery Connect business rules are applied. The surgical specialties include Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology, Orthopaedics, Plastics & Reconstructive surgery, General Surgery, Vascular, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology & Maxillofacial. This position also includes clinical auditing of all patients registered on the elective surgery waitlist. In addition, this role will provide support and direction to other non-clinical personnel as required.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
- In this position you will develop clear communication, liaison and collaborative working relationships with Surgery Connect, Cairns Private Providers, Cairns Hospital medical teams; allied health; other staff across the continuum of care.
- You will escalate clinical concerns, adverse events, critical incidents, 'near misses' and complaints to the Co-director Nursing and Operations and relevant Manager.
- You will help Identify surgical patients for inclusion in the Surgery Connect Program through the application of inclusion /exclusion criteria and protocols.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
Documents
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