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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Patient Safety) - Patient Safety and Clinical Governance
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/680136 |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Penny Bietelspacher |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7501 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Patient Safety and Clinical Governance team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Patient Safety) 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 an employee who is a registered nurse who:
- Is appointed to an advanced practice nursing position; and
- Demonstrates a specialised clinical expertise and/or specialised skill set.
Classification may include but is not limited to:
- Responsibility for explicit professional portfolio content and context expertise.
- Expertise in the provision of direct care and/or support of systems and/or education and/or professional leadership.
- Consultation and provision of professional advice.
- Responsibility for a cohort of staff reporting to the position and/or education and research advice.
About the Team
The Clinical Excellence Unit Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides support and advice across all aspects of Service Delivery to maximize opportunities for continuous improvement that reflect contemporary practice that enhance opportunity for exceptional consumer outcomes. This is achieved through shared resources working together to provide Education, Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Clinical and Service Governance.
The Patient Safety team provides a comprehensive service which supports the clinical areas to maximise patient safety outcomes, improve the patient's care and experience by measuring outcomes and evaluating service improvement and planning across the health service.
A key function of the Patient Safety team is to ensure the health service is compliant with legislative, regulatory and policy requirements of governing bodies such as the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC), the Health Quality & Complaints Commission, and Queensland Health, to name but a few.
This role has a Business Unit Partner Function whereby the position incumbent provides patient safety advice, support, co-ordinates patient safety activities and works with key staff across a designated business area. The CNC Patient Safety team members work collaboratively to provide MHHS requirements for patient safety issues i.e. Policy and Procedure, complex issues that require advanced skills and extended support.
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 3,700 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.
