We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership for the Eat Walk Engage (EWE) program across designated inpatient units at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Job details

About the role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant – Eat Walk Engage, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for older inpatients at RBWH through advanced clinical practice, leadership and service development.

You will work closely with nursing, medical and allied health teams to embed the Eat Walk Engage (EWE) principles into everyday clinical practice. This includes supporting early mobilisation, optimal nutrition and hydration, cognitive engagement and delirium prevention across designated inpatient units.

The role is both strategic and hands-on. You will spend time in the clinical environment observing practice, coaching staff, supporting complex clinical decision‑making, and identifying opportunities to improve care delivery for older people.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in high quality care for older patients.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement in relation to high quality care for older patients.
• Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• RBH679574 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)