Clinical Nurse (Cognition), Queensland Health This is a short-term vacancy for a registered Clinical Nurse until 11 January 2025 in the Community Acute and Non-Acute Services!
This role is ideal for someone with effective clinical leadership who provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills in relation to complex client care needs in a contemporary service delivery environment.
Simply provide your current resume, along with a short response on how your experience, abilities and knowledge would enable you to achieve the accountabilities and responsibilities, meet the organisational values and "how you will be assessed".
About us:Community Acute and Non-Acute Services is a multidisciplinary team that focuses on evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, risk management, including information-based decision making as mechanisms for improving the quality, standards and safety of the health service provided. CANAS aims to provide the best patient care possible, at the appropriate time in the appropriate place. The principal objective of CANAS is the substitution and avoidance of hospital presentation, admission and facilitation of early discharge to enable restoration of functional capacity.
About the role:The Cognition Service supports care for patients experiencing cognitive impairment (delirium and/or dementia) across acute care, aged care and community settings in Rockhampton and surrounding areas. Outreach assessment, education, or support (e.g., in-person, telephone, or videoconference consultation) is provided on request to other areas of CQHHS. Cognition Service is part of a group of services operating under a hospital avoidance model, called Community Acute and Non-Acute Services. As such, is it an ambulatory, transitional service aimed to assist the patient throughout their care journey.
About you:Mandatory qualification/s: Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: Experience in education development and delivery would be highly desirable, but not essential.
Possess advanced clinical knowledge and skills in aged care nursing or gerontic, with a specific focus in evidence-based cognitive and dementia care considerations. High-level interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation, consultation, liaison, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills to enable effective relationships. What we offer:Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $5,495 p.m. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Other benefits include:
Professional Development Opportunities Education Opportunities – Study and Research Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility Generous Salary Sacrificing Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
Your current CV or resume, including referees. A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and "How you will be Assessed" section of the Role Description. Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
Applications close: Sunday, 24 November 2024.
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