About Us
The Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health Service is a key healthcare provider in Central Queensland. Our service has a focus on at-risk population groups whose behaviours or social disadvantages may put them at a greater risk of contracting a blood borne virus or sexually transmissible infection.
About the Role
* As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide clinical leadership for Contact Tracing services through the application of advanced clinical knowledge, skills and competency according to contemporary practice and standards of care.
* You will be responsible for the content expertise for Contract tracing in BBV&SH to provide the highest standards of safe quality care and clinical nursing practice meet the requirements for our services.
* You will deliver high-level professional and clinical leadership within legal, professional and ethical frameworks, clinical expertise and governance, operational management for the service.
* You will work closely with research partners to identify opportunities for research to inform practice change and quality improvements in clinical practice.
About You
1. Mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
2. Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory for this position.
* Completion of or working towards a Sexual and Reproductive Health Program course approved by Queensland Health and ability to complete Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service application for recognition as an Advanced Practise Nurse within a Sexual and Reproductive Health Program to supply medications under a Drug Therapy Protocol is highly desirable.
o Further relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications are also beneficial.
o Delegated authority to perform the role of Contact Tracer as outlined in the Public Health Act 2005 is a requirement or willingness to obtain delegated authority and specific experience in STI/BBV contact tracing.
What We Offer
* Total remuneration value comprises:
* An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
* 17.5% leave loading.
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities.
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety.
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Fitness Passport.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role that the employee must be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.