Clinical Nurse Consultant

**About the role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a senior Registered Nurse who will provide clinical nursing leadership within the Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS).

The position provides expert contemporary Respiratory knowledge and skills using contemporary evidence based clinical practice to guide high quality, safe clinical services cross West Moreton Health. This position is also accountable/responsible for the clinical triaging and referral co-ordination for the PICS model of care and will be required to work collaboratively in consultation with the Nurse Practitioners and Senior Medical Officer's to ensure safe delivery of nursing care to chronic condition patients who are accepted to the PIC service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Contemporary clinical knowledge in the areas of specialised sub-acute and chronic disease management, in a community setting in collaboration with individuals, peers and the healthcare team to achieve improved health outcomes across Preventative Health Services.

Leadership in the coordination of nursing and provision of health services across the continuum of care, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations and ability to coach patients to adopt self-management strategies.

Ability to adopt digital technology and utilise digital care solutions and telehealth as part of delivering and co-ordinating care closer to home.

Advanced level delivery of interpersonal (problem solving/conflict resolution), communication (verbal/written) and time management skills whilst demonstrating autonomous, sound, high level conceptual and critical thinking capabilities

Mandatory Requirements:

Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

Benefits

17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Professional development

Salary sacrificing options

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**