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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Paediatrics and Adolescent), Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child, and Youth Services as Clinical Nurse Consultant (Paediatrics and Adolescent). As a senior level clinician, the Clinical Nurse Consultant is accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of clinical practice, applying specialised evidenced based nursing knowledge to assist Paediatric and Adolescent clients and their families and advocating for appropriate and accessible health care services.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH673950 |
| Closing date | 09-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Christie Moon |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7506 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination and provision of clinical practice and interventions within the paediatric and adolescent services.
- The position works closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical expertise, support and assists with education to nursing staff within the unit. This includes but is not limited to comprehensive patient assessment, management of care process, provision of resources and coordination of patient flow within the Paediatric and Adolescent services.
- Effectively manage self and in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and other Nurse Unit Managers/Clinical Nurse Consultants, develop staff to enable fulfilment of role responsibilities within Paediatric and Adolescent Service.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
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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