Join The Prince Charles Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care, providing advanced clinical expertise, leadership and education to support exceptional end of life care, advance care planning and compassionate patient-centred outcomes across a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

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About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Palliative Care, you will provide advanced clinical expertise in palliative care nursing, end-of-life care and advance care planning across The Prince Charles Hospital. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver specialist nursing advice, consultation, leadership and education to support high-quality, person-centred care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. 

You will act as a clinical resource, mentor and expert advisor, supporting innovation, service development and evidence-based practice in palliative care. The role also contributes to workforce capability, quality improvement initiatives and the development of care models that enhance patient outcomes, quality of life and care planning across the hospital. 

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:

• Provide advanced specialist expertise, consultation and clinical leadership in palliative care nursing, end-of-life care and advance care planning across a complex healthcare environment. 
• Act as a clinical resource, mentor and educator for nursing and multidisciplinary staff, supporting contemporary practice and professional development. 
• Demonstrate expert clinical judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex palliative care needs and support optimal patient outcomes. 
• Drive innovation, service improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives that enhance the delivery of palliative and end-of-life care services. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to improve care planning, clinical practice, health equity and culturally safe service delivery. 

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.

• PCH696510 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)