Clinical Nurse Consultant in Paediatrics
This role offers a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in a regional hub, providing expert clinical advice and leadership in paediatrics. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services and promoting the development of child health and paediatric services.
The ideal candidate will possess appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the specialty, with a minimum of three years' experience working in that speciality field. You will also need to demonstrate clinical expertise, proven ability to provide clinical leadership, and excellent communication skills.
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:
* Enhancing long-term health outcomes of children within the region
* Promoting and facilitating delivery of high-quality child health and paediatric services
* Participating in education and research initiatives
* Providing clinical leadership and nursing consultancy services
* Developing and coordinating professional education strategies for acute care and primary health care nursing staff
* Implementing relevant policies and strategic directions
In return, you can expect a range of benefits, including:
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
* Salary packaging and meal expenses benefit
* Remote Area Housing Benefit
* Climatic and Isolation Allowance
* Corporate rates at local gym membership
* Professional development opportunities through online and face-to-face learning
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a regional setting, with a relaxed country lifestyle and access to a range of amenities, including major supermarkets, excellent schools, and multiple gyms. The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just hours away, and the internationally acclaimed wine region of the Barossa Valley is easily accessible.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications relevant to the specialty, with a minimum of three years' experience working in that speciality field
* Clinical expertise and proven ability to provide clinical leadership
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to work independently with high-level time management, problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills
* Able to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice through planning, quality management, and research
* A current NSW driver's licence and willingness to travel with possible overnight stays