Cootharinga and CPL are seeking a community focused Registered Nurse!
Permanent Part-Time role (7 days a fortnight) in Townsville & Surrounds
Competitive Salary & Salary Sacrifice!
Opportunity to start ASAP or January 2026!
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an improved work-life balance?
Would you like a fulfilling career without the stress of on-call, shift work, or weekends?
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team as a Health Liaison Officer supporting Cootharinga and CPL clients across Townsville and surrounds. We are a leading community support provider across Queensland and Northern Recent South Wales, partnering with people with disability and their families to create meaningful change.
With preferred experience in disability and / or community, you will use your nursing skills to provide health advice, facilitate health support education to support workers and / or clients, and liaise with external health professionals, assisting clients to navigate their health journey and support needs. Based in Townsville, with an opportunity for occasional travel, the position will support Cootharinga and CPL teams to provide assistance for people with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing individual health support plans for people with complex disability and health care needs in consultation with the individual, their medical practitioner and other relevant health care professionals.
- Deliver training to provide theoretical and competency-based education to Cootharinga and CPL support workers in class, online and individualised training for specific support needs; assisting with the review / creation of educational material when required.
- Ensure medication and health administration practices are in line with Cootharinga and CPL’s scope of practice, policy and procedures, professional guidelines and quality standards.
- Attend specialist and complex health appointments when required.
- Provide clinical advice, resources, information and expertise to individuals and their service delivery teams.
- Liaise with hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, support coordinators, and service delivery teams to ensure safe transition through significant health events.
- Champion person-centred care practices, by ensuring that clients are offered the chance and encouraged in a positive manner to make their own decisions and choices about their lives and lifestyle.
- Support clients with informed health-related decision-making by ensuring that clients receive relevant information in relation to their individual circumstances.
- Collaborate with the wider Health Liaison team to ensure medication and health procedures / guidelines and support plans are reflective of current best practice and can be easily understood by service delivery teams, clients and families.
Qualifications
- Current AHPRA registration with minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.
- A strong clinical background with experience in complex care planning, preferably in a community setting.
- Proven experience in disability and / or assisting a person with complex health needs.
- Training experience preferred, but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good technology skills.
- Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
- Opportunity to travel to other regions intermittently (planned in advance).
- Ability to work autonomously.
- A current driver's license.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (We can help!).
Benefits
- Work Life Balance : You could enjoy a fulfilling career without the stress of on-call, shift work, or weekends!
- Tax-Free Savings : Increase your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, including vehicle sacrifice options.
- Entertainment Expenses : Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Grow Your Career, Your Way : We're committed to your professional development. Share your ideas, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with our team.
- Employee Assistance Program : Access to free and confidential counselling services for you and your family members.
- Embrace Diversity, Celebrate Uniqueness : We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
If you're a Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career with a fantastic work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.
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To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. For a confidential discussion, please contact Recruitment at, quoting Ref No. 1239627.
CPL is committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, understanding and inclusion.
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