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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Care In The Right Setting
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/691809 |
| Closing date | 23-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Emma Hess |
| Contact details | 0437 084 589 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Care In The Right Setting at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team on a temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant is accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered within the Care in the Right Setting Service.
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant is responsible and accountable for the effective management of a quality portfolio and associated supportive activities to facilitate the achievement of care standards prescribed within the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
- The Care in the Right Setting staffing model includes Senior Medical Officers (Rural Generalist), Nurse Unit Manager/Services Coordinator (NG7), Nurse Practitioners (NG8) and Nursing Staff (G5/G6/G7).
About the Team
Care in the Right Setting is an Integrated Model consisting of Hospital in the Home (HiTH), Geriatric Emergency Management Rehab-Hospital in the Home (GEMR-HiTH), Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI), Residential Aged Care Support Service (RaSS), Interim care, and other Hospital Optimisation / Substitution services, with the expressed aim to provide medical, nursing, and allied health care to patients in an appropriate setting. Patients receive quality care that is tailored to their individual needs.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
