Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Role details
The Division of Surgical Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Post Operative Discharge Support) to join their team on a permanent basis. For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to demonstrate accountability at an advanced practice level for managing and coordinating ongoing care plans for relevant client group within geographical area and for the provision of nursing leadership specialist advice, consultation, and education to inter-professional team members as relevant to the specific context of the role.
About The Team
The Mackay HHS Post Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) is a rapid access model for post operative surgical care that provides alternate pathways to access specialist care for post operative Elective surgery patients experiencing complications to streamline the patient journey. The service covers all specialities and supports a continuity of care model to reduce representations. This service works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the surgical stream and provides ED avoidance strategies to assist with patient flow throughout the hospital providing an improved patient experience.
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer
* Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* A diverse work culture
* Career development
* Professional development opportunities
* Education opportunities, Study and Research
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Occupational group: Health - Nursing
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