Outpatient Referral Nurse: Clinical & Technical Support

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Metro South Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Outpatient to strengthen referral pathways, ensure safe triage, and support waitlist management across outpatient services in Brisbane. You will review referrals, audit workflows, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to quality improvement, with a focus on evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This role offers a supportive public health environment, opportunities for professional development,

Qualifications

• Qualified RN with current registration in Australia.
• Experience in outpatient or referral management settings.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit outpatient referrals and referral workflows to support safe, consistent and compliant clinical processes.
• Apply clinical expertise to referral management, clinical prioritisation and risk/gap identification in outpatient pathways.
• Monitor quality indicators, conduct audits and contribute to reporting, risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and education to colleagues, supporting evidence-based practice and a culture of quality and accountability.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Audits

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) and registration

Tools

Smart Referrals

Refer Your Patient

Job description

Queensland Government's Metro South Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Outpatient to strengthen referral pathways, ensure safe triage, and support waitlist management across outpatient services in Brisbane. You will review referrals, audit workflows, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to quality improvement, with a focus on evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This role offers a supportive public health environment, opportunities for professional development,