The Department of Education (DoE) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Advisor) to provide best practice advice to departmental nurses enabling safe participation and access for students with health support needs.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Advisor) will develop training packages and resources for use by departmental nurses to improve the State schools registered nurse's education and service delivery.
This permanent position is based in Brisbane and requires regular attendance into the DoE Education offices and at Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane.
Flexible work options will be considered in accordance with the DoE's Flexible work arrangements procedure.
Your Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Advisor) plays a pivotal role in supporting our State schools nurses to create a safe supportive environment for students with health needs. Using advanced communication, critical thinking and consultation skills, this role provides tailored support to our departmental nurses, breaking down barriers to enhance wellbeing and bridging the gap between health care and education. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Advisor) reports to the Statewide Clinical Manager Nursing, Schools and Student Support.
Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain and update training packages, documentation/forms, communications and web-based nursing resources related to student health and nursing on departmental websites.
* Conduct literature and research reviews that inform nursing practice in schools.
* Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for departmental registered nurses in collaboration with the nursing governance group.
* Provide best practice advice and recommendations to key stakeholders.
* Develop and implement evidence-based resources for use by nurses relevant to the educational context.
* Support departmental nurses in the management of projects, collating data and implementing changes statewide that improve the quality of nursing services to schools.
* Represent the department on relevant committees, associations and interdisciplinary teams as approved by the Statewide Clinical Manager Nursing.
Benefits
* Pay parity in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) certified agreement (EB12) 2025.
* Salary sacrificing in line with Department of Education benefits.
* 12.75% super contributions.
* Additional time off benefits.
* No shift work.
* Flexible start and finish times dependent on role requirements.
* Comprehensive induction program.
* Professional development relevant to role.
* Structured/continuous professional supervision.
* Peer support from regional Clinical Nurse Consultants across Queensland.
* Collegial networking.
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