Job search
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Governance) - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Check another kind of temperature.
Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Governance) and experience the unique opportunity to deliver care that truly matters – while living in one of Australia’s most beautiful and relaxed tropical regions. You will undertake activities as directed by the Operations Director Clinical Governance and Innovation all while leading innovative clinical improvement activities and advising stakeholders of strategic developmentJob details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684411 |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Sebastiano Romano |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2774 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is designed and delivered with the consumer, carers, family, and local communities at the centre of everything we do. MHAODS currently has over 500 staff, with multiple models of care delivered by multidisciplinary clinical teams spanning across the Cairns and Rural region.
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….
- Conduct and evaluate audits to identify clinical risks and quality issues and assist in monitoring preventive strategies and outcomes in partnership with the MHAODS senior leadership.
- Provide high level reports on quality, and innovation activities against the CHHHS strategic and operational plans, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to enable the fulfillment of legislative, strategic and operational requirements.
- Leading the Clinical Governance team, foster a team environment to ensure achievement of objectives including providing constructive and effective feedback which achieves solutions.
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
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
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
