Clinical Nurse Consultant

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver expert clinical leadership in Child, Youth and Family Health. You will provide both direct and indirect care while supporting governance, quality improvement and workforce development across CQHHS.

You will lead universal and enhanced care models, mentor staff, contribute to evidence‑based practice and work with regional and rural teams. Travel across CQHHS is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical knowledge in Child and Family Health nursing.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership, guidance and decision-making across teams.
• Strong mentorship, teaching and education capabilities for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy and advanced nursing practice.
• Support governance, quality improvement and workforce development.
• Travel across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service to support regional and rural teams.
• Mentor and educate staff and contribute to evidence‑based practice and service improvement.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Advanced clinical knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Child Health

Postgraduate enrolment

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service provides Child and Family Health services across a diverse region, from regional cities and rural communities to coastal locations. Our child-centred, family-focused service provides health promotion, education, developmental surveillance, early intervention and care coordination, supporting families to build confidence and capacity and achieve positive outcomes for their children. Services are delivered across family homes, community clinics, hospitals, schools and other community settings, as well as through telehealth and telephone consultation.

About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service provides Child and Family Health services across a diverse region, from regional cities and rural communities to coastal locations. Our child-centred, family-focused service provides health promotion, education, developmental surveillance, early intervention and care coordination, supporting families to build confidence and capacity and achieve positive outcomes for their children. Services are delivered across family homes, community clinics, hospitals, schools and other community settings, as well as through telehealth and telephone consultation.

About the role:

As Clinical Nurse Consultant – Child, Youth and Family Health, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy and advanced nursing practice across Child and Family Health services. Working with a high level of autonomy, you'll provide both direct and indirect care while supporting clinical decision‑making, governance, quality improvement and workforce development.

You'll provide clinical leadership across universal, universal plus and enhanced models of care, including Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH), and support outreach services across Central Queensland. You'll also mentor and educate staff, contribute to evidence‑based practice and service improvement, and provide professional and clinical support to regional and rural teams. Travel across CQHHS is a requirement of the role.

About you:

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in Child and Family Health nursing and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and family‑centred care. You'll bring strong clinical leadership, critical thinking and decision‑making skills, along with the ability to mentor others, lead improvement initiatives and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification, or evidence of enrolment, is highly desirable, while Immunisation Practice Nurse and Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant qualifications will also be highly regarded. A current Class C driver licence is required.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $69,683 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work‑Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026

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