Clinical Nursing 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* $66.27 - $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.**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 specialty 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.* 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.**Employee Benefits:*** 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* 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 opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference**BlueCare 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.**Child safe, Child friendly**UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:* Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children* Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services* Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur***Diversity & Inclusion****Our approach is simple**–everybody iswelcome 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.**For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email* * ****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.*We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.We invite you to to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. **Job Alerts for future opportunities** Set up Job Alerts to view future opportunities. New users can click from the Sign-in screen.
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