Clinical Nurse Consultant

Metro North Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro North Hospital and Health Service in Brisbane seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Public Health Nurse to provide advanced public health nursing services. You will support surveillance, investigation and management of syphilis and other communicable diseases within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (South) and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

The role applies specialist knowledge to public health prevention and control, offers opportunities to influence policy, lead

Job description

About the roleAs a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Public Health Nurse within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (South), you will provide advanced clinical expertise and specialised public health nursing services that support the surveillance, investigation and management of syphilis and other communicable diseases. Working within Metro North Public Health Unit, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute to major public health strategies, disease response activities and initiatives that improve population health outcomes.You will apply advanced clinical judgement and specialist knowledge in communicable disease prevention and control, providing expert advice, education and support across the health service. The role also offers opportunities to influence public health policy, contribute to service development, lead quality improvement initiatives and support innovative responses to emerging public health challenges.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Provide advanced public health nursing expertise in the surveillance, investigation and management of syphilis and other communicable diseases.Interpret complex clinical and epidemiological information, including syphilis serology, to support public health decision-making and disease control activities.Act as a clinical resource, mentor and advisor to healthcare professionals, supporting best practice approaches to communicable disease prevention and management.Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate public health projects, strategies and quality improvement initiatives.Contribute to policy development, health promotion activities and service innovation that strengthen public health outcomes and support health equity.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro 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/careersApplications 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 ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.