Clinical Nurse Consultant - Surgical (Hervey Bay)

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Salary sacrifice options

Clinical Professional DevelopmentLeave

Job summary

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service in Hervey Bay is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) for the Surgical Ward to lead patient-centred care, drive best practice and mentor nursing staff. You will provide expert clinical advice, support multidisciplinary teams, and facilitate high-quality, cost‑effective nursing services aligned with contemporary standards and legislation.

Permanent full time, 76 hours p.f.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical nursing practice and leadership knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate patient-centred clinical practice in the Surgical Ward.
• Provide advice and advocacy to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice and support in the Surgical Ward.
• Lead clinical improvements and promote best practice to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Expert nursing advice

Mentoring staff

Patient-centred care

Job description

LEAD EXCELLENCE IN SURGICAL CARE!

Ready to make a difference? Join the team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Surgical Ward at Hervey Bay Hospital. Use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to drive best practice and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

• Provide expert clinical advice and support
• Promote high-quality, patient-centred surgical care
• Lead clinical improvements and support best practice
• Mentor and empower nursing staff

Bring your expertise, inspire excellence and help shape the future of surgical care —

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a clinical leader, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient centred clinical practice specific to the Surgical Ward.
• The CNC demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and provides clinical leadership, advice and advocacy to a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing and/or midwifery services which are consistent with contemporary standards, guidelines, relevant legislation and best practice.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $174,208 p.a., comprising salary between $140,632 - $152,685 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2609WB694936

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes,laid-back lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. Thisdestinationwith a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watchingencounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfrescocafes,shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'