Join the Heart Lung Program as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, leading the coordination of interhospital cardiology transfers and providing expert clinical leadership to ensure patients receive timely, safe and seamless access to specialist cardiac care.

Job details

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Cardiology (Interhospital Transfer), you will provide advanced clinical leadership, specialist expertise and coordination to support the safe, timely and efficient transfer of cardiology patients between hospitals. Working within the Heart Lung Program at The Prince Charles Hospital, you will undertake comprehensive clinical assessment and triage of interhospital referrals, ensuring patients receive appropriate access to specialist cardiac services.

This role works closely with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders to coordinate patient transfers, support clinical decision-making, streamline referral processes and promote high standards of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance. You will act as a specialist clinical resource while contributing to service development, innovation and improved patient outcomes across the Cardiology Program.

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:

• Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, clinical expertise and sound judgement in Cardiology and interhospital referral management.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessment, triage and prioritisation of interhospital Cardiology referrals to support safe and timely patient transfers.
• Provide expert clinical leadership, advice, mentoring and support to multidisciplinary teams involved in cardiology transfer coordination.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to improve referral pathways, patient flow, communication and continuity of care.
• Support quality improvement, innovation and policy implementation activities that strengthen clinical governance and enhance patient outcomes.

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.

Documents

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

• PCH691286 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)