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Clinical Nurse Consultant, Intellectual and Development Disability - Cairns
Cairns
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Intellectual and Development Disability Mental Health Service. You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced nursing practice level for the provision and coordination of evidence-based person-centred care in accordance with organisational goals for a defined area or specialty.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH694829 |
| Closing date | 28-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Jane Bentley |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2781 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
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 role:
- Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in a particular area of expertise.
- Participate directly or indirectly in the delivery of clinical care to individuals/groups in a specialty area of clinical practice.
- Initiate and conduct quality improvement activities.
- Support education and research to promote innovation specific to healthcare trends, to promote patient and service outcomes within the scope of their position.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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