Clinical Nurse Consultant: Community Health & Innovation

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Innisfail is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead clinical practice and patient care within Cassowary Area Community Health. You will apply expert nursing knowledge to support multidisciplinary teams and promote high-quality, evidence-based care in the community setting.

You will participate in service planning, policy interpretation, and professional development to ensure sustainable models of care that meet local health needs and

Responsibilities

• Promote clinical excellence and professional standards through the application of relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and contemporary nursing practice.
• Support and influence clinical decision-making through specialist knowledge, consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to service planning, innovation and model-of-care development to ensure services remain responsive, sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities.

Job description

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Innisfail is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead clinical practice and patient care within Cassowary Area Community Health. You will apply expert nursing knowledge to support multidisciplinary teams and promote high-quality, evidence-based care in the community setting.

You will participate in service planning, policy interpretation, and professional development to ensure sustainable models of care that meet local health needs and