Clinical Nurse Consultant - CQ Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care
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Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care and improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation.
This initiative comes under the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care – Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure to support older persons living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
CQ SPACE is intended to support people at end-of-life residing in all accredited Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACs) public and private, and Multi-purpose Health Services (MPHS) with dedicated RACs beds in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service catchment area.
About the role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level to ensure optimal coordination, clinical management and care provision for individuals commencing a palliative pathway.
This position supports the planning of contemporary palliative care pathways through the consultation and liaison with key stakeholder to coordinate accessible, evidence based clinical practices and processes for older persons of a RAC that improves the safety, effectiveness, and quality of patient care outcomes.
About you
Registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a current practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in Palliative Care would be highly regarded.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $32,842 p.a. is comprised of :
– $
p.h.
% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
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 for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following :
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
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Applications close
Thursday, 18 December
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