Clinical Nurse Consultant Ambulatory Services

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Specialist Outpatients Department at Caboolture Hospital, you will provide advanced clinical expertise while supporting the delivery of best-practice patient access management for specialist outpatient clinics. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, allied health and administration teams, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care for adult and paediatric consumers accessing outpatient services. 

You will act as a clinical resource, mentor and advisor, contributing specialist knowledge to service delivery, quality improvement initiatives and healthcare planning. The role also supports innovation, workforce development and the implementation of contemporary outpatient models of care that improve access, equity and patient outcomes. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide advanced specialist nursing expertise, clinical leadership and expert clinical judgement within the Specialist Outpatients Department to support high-quality patient care and access management. 
• Act as a clinical resource, advisor, mentor and role model to support professional development, clinical excellence and evidence-based practice across outpatient services. 
• Drive service improvements and innovation by identifying practice gaps, implementing contemporary solutions and supporting emerging service needs. 
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, Specialty Directors and key stakeholders to improve patient flow, clinical outcomes and service delivery. 
• Promote culturally safe, inclusive and equitable healthcare by supporting health equity initiatives and building positive relationships with consumers, communities and cultural advisors. 

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. 

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed. 

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED