Clinical Nurse Consultant

BlueCare | Statewide Palliative Care Service | Clinical Nursing Consultant

• Established specialised palliative care right here in Queensland
• Varied role that combines opportunity to travel – Townsville or Cairns location
• Strong clinical structure and Innovative service models delivering exceptional end of life care
• $ $68.08 per hour + Salary Packaging Benefits + Staff Discounts

Your part in the team

Blue Care are proud to have established a specialised Palliative Care Team with services across rural and remote locations in Queensland.  As we continue to develop and expand our innovative service model, we have an opportunity for a Clinical Nursing Consultant to be part of a growing team that is renowned for providing quality end of life care to clients and their families.

As a CNC in our team, you will provide high quality leadership and expert palliative care advice relating to complex care issues as well as providing nursing care within the scope of our clinical practice.  You will develop, implement, monitor and review care plans to meet client health care needs and to promote quality of life.

Supported by our Nurse Practitioners, you will work towards our believes in that every Queenslander deserves the peace of mind to receive quality palliative care in the comfort of their own home. Our palliative care program provides holistic care through the provision of multi-disciplinary services across metropolitan and regional Queensland. In their greatest time of need, Blue Care is there for them.

Be part of the team that will lead the way in continuing the delivery of a world class palliative care to people in their own home. Ready to make a meaningful difference, together?

What makes a difference for us

• Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate to practice in the State where employed.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in area of speciality and Post Graduate qualifications in palliative care or working towards.
• Provision of a high standard of flexible and responsive management and clinical leadership.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in relevant funding stream
• Ability to attend to a variety of travel assignments for varying periods of time.
• Mid to senior level general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experience and person-centred care.
• Experience in palliative care, pain management, acute care management
• Proven ability to communicate and interact with clients and other stakeholders to identify and respond effectively to care needs.
• Current driver's licence, with confidence to drive within rural and remote Queensland.

What makes a difference for you?

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Blue Care is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too

Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the 'APPLY' buttonto be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.