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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Egress, Transition and Access
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston
A permanent full-time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership and consultancy to support safe and efficient patient flow across the organisation.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH686213 |
| Closing date | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Oliver Walker |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 7733 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Egress, Transition and Access (ETA) team, you will lead and influence the way patients move through the hospital system, ensuring care is coordinated, timely and patient-centred. This role is central to enhancing access and flow across Internal Medicine and Emergency Services (IMES). You will partner with multidisciplinary teams to proactively manage the patient journey, from admission through to discharge, with a strong focus on removing delays, improving communication and strengthening clinical decision-making.
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 relation to Triage, Access and Patient Flow across IMES.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement in relation to acute medicine and patient flow.
- Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.
- Will work across professional and organisational boundaries to influence health service and/or professional outcomes in relation to area of expertise.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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.
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