Overview
BlueCare | Statewide Palliative Care Service | Clinical Nursing Consultant
Responsibilities
Provide high quality leadership and expert palliative care advice relating to complex care issues, as well as nursing care within the scope of our clinical practice.
Develop, implement, monitor and review care plans to meet client health care needs and to promote quality of life.
Work with Nurse Practitioners to support our belief that every Queenslander deserves quality palliative care in the home, delivering holistic care through multidisciplinary services across metropolitan and regional Queensland.
Lead delivery of world-class palliative care to people in their own homes.
Contribute to continuing development and expansion of the innovative service model as part of a growing team renowned for quality end of life care.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate to practice in the state where employed.
Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in area of specialty; postgraduate qualifications in palliative care or working towards.
Provision of high standard of flexible and responsive management and clinical leadership.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant funding streams.
Ability to attend to travel assignments for varying periods of time.
Mid to senior level general nursing experience with 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
Salary packaging options to save tax and increase take-home pay (up to $15,900 for living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per annum).
Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at retailers, holidays, health insurance, annual awards, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months of service, in addition to the government scheme.
Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for significant cultural events.
Career development opportunities with a trusted community and residential care provider to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
Diversity & Inclusion
UnitingCare is committed to equal opportunities for all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.
Safe workplace
Commitment to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation, providing welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children and addressing child abuse and neglect if it occurs.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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