Pediatric Clinical Nurse – Connected Care & Coordination

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Airfare allowances

Staff accommodation

Private rental subsidy

12.75% employer superannuation

Long service leave

Sick leave accrual

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD is seeking a Clinical Nurse within the Connected Care Program to coordinate care for children and young people with complex and chronic health conditions, working with families, GPs and health teams across hospital, community and primary care.

The role emphasizes advanced clinical knowledge, leadership and the ability to identify needs, coordinate referrals and support integrated care, with values of professionalism and person-centred

Qualifications

• Mandatory: relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Postgraduate qualification or currently enrolled in a postgraduate program is highly desirable.
• Appointees will work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• May involve travel to facilities within North West HHS.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require vaccination/immunity to specified diseases.
• Period of probation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, advice and care coordination for children and young people with complex and chronic healthcare needs.
• Build partnerships with families, General Practitioners, hospitals, community services and external providers to improve access to integrated healthcare.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to the healthcare team, promoting safe, evidence-based and person-centred practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Clinical leadership

Education

Tertiary degree qualification

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

North West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD is seeking a Clinical Nurse within the Connected Care Program to coordinate care for children and young people with complex and chronic health conditions, working with families, GPs and health teams across hospital, community and primary care.

The role emphasizes advanced clinical knowledge, leadership and the ability to identify needs, coordinate referrals and support integrated care, with values of professionalism and person-centred