An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Multimorbidity to join our Mental Health and Specialised Services team. The Clinical Nurse Consultant will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The Clinical Nurse Consultant will be responsible and accountable for the role modelling of consumer focussed, evidence-based, trauma informed, and recovery focussed nursing care.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Multimorbidity to join our Mental Health and Specialised Services team.  The Clinical Nurse Consultant will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The Clinical Nurse Consultant will be responsible and accountable for the role modelling of consumer focussed, evidence-based, trauma informed, and recovery focussed nursing care.

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

The SCHHS 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:

• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Nominated as Medicine Store and S8 Safe Manager as per the Substance Management Plan for SCHHS Regulated Places, as required. 
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Sunshine Coast Health Values.

Remuneration value up to $138 284 p.a., comprising salary rates $66.85 - $72.58 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (part time position, 64 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. 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/ 

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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** The following file types are accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc and docx. Do not upload zipped files, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Click on the "Apply" button to submit your application.

Documents

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

• RD - SC669964 (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)