Clinical Nurse Consultant (Occupational Violence Clinical Safety Coordinator)

About your opportunity

The purpose of the Occupational Violence Clinical Safety Coordinator - Response to Occupational Violence Emergencies (ROVE) is to provide a rapid clinical response to occupational violence emergencies in the TUH inpatient units (excluding Mental Health inpatient units) in collaboration with the Health Security Officer (HSO) personnel. This senior clinician delivers, expert, patient-centred consultation in response to occupational violence emergencies, contributing to direct and indirect patient care provision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team.  The Occupational Violence Clinical Safety Coordinator will support the application of the principles of best practice interventions and leadership to ensure safe practice and high-quality outcomes in the management of occupational violence across the organisation with the goal to recognise, prevent and respond to occupational violence in the clinical setting.

PLEASE NOTE - There are multiple permanent part-time positions available, with hours negotiable (but not exceeding 64 hours per fortnight).

About the Department

The ROVE position is part of the Patient Flow Support Unit and is a 24/7 position that will provide a collaborative clinical response to occupational violence emergencies with the assistance of the HSO team.  The position provides their expertise to prevent harm through early support and assitance with the management of care planning of patients suffering from behavioural distrubances.  When an occupational violence risk is immiment or in progress the Occupational Violence Clinical Safety Coordinator - Response to Occupational Violence Emergencies (ROVE) will provide a clinical response and lead the occupational violence management inteventions with HSOs utilising the occupational violence legilstaion and framework. The position also offers post incident support to staff, patients and families when required

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, complex casework and multidisciplinary collaboration. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support innovation and continuous professional development.  Townsville HHS supports a strong work/life balance with flexible options, job stability and a family-friendly culture. Enjoy affordable living, short commutes and easy access to coastal and outdoor lifestyle opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $70.58 to $76.63 p.h. (NG7)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• 5  weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: David Eakin on (07) 4433 3476

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686026

Applications close: Monday, 13 July 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.