Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Flow Coordinator) Join our well-equipped team as an Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant, Patient Flow where your expertise will make a vital impact on enhancing patient care and optimising clinical pathways!
This Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant position involves managing and coordinating nursing activities during your shift to ensure safe patient care in the emergency department and inpatient units. You will utilise strong problem-solving and planning abilities to optimise patient flow and effectively manage staffing and resources according to skill mix and patient needs.
About us: Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure.
Emerald Hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald Hospital each year. Emerald Hospital has recently obtained accreditation for medical officer training for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
About the role: An opportunity exists within our health care facility for an Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant (A/CNC) Clinical Flow Coordinator for the Emerald hospital facility. The Clinical Flow Coordinator is directly responsible for providing oversight, leadership, communication, and coordination of nursing/midwifery activities for the given shift across the Emerald hospital emergency department, inpatient unit areas and nursing services to ensure delivery of safe patient care.
About you: Mandatory qualification/s: Mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). A minimum of Registered Nurse or Dual Registered Midwife. Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, a relevant post-graduate qualification would be well regarded. Position specific requirements: In times of low patient demand the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively as a team member in the general ward or other areas of the Emerald Hospital within their scope of practice. This position may be required to participate in other duties as required by the Director of Nursing or Nurse Unit Manager due to changing organisational/service delivery environments. What we offer: Salary information: Total remuneration value of up to $141,363 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate of $61.20 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 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.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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