About us:

The Specialist Palliative Care Community Service is offering an exciting and innovative opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to work with the Specialist Palliative Care Team.

This service operates 5 days a week, and works collaboratively with other community-based services, hospital inpatient teams and multidisciplinary Allied Health services.

About the role:

As a Clinical Nurse within our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in the screening, assessment, and care coordination for palliative care clients in the community. This advanced practice position emphasizes enhanced inter-professional and client/carer communication, ensuring comprehensive care planning for our vulnerable patient population.

Operating at Nurse Grade 6.1, your responsibilities will primarily focus on delivering high-quality nursing services while also supporting clinical leadership, management, education, and research initiatives. You will provide guidance to Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and other non-registered personnel, ensuring adherence to established service quality standards and safety protocols.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager of the Cancer Inpatient Unit, you will develop into a key leader in our nursing framework within Central Queensland CQ Health. Your ability to navigate complex patient situations and work collaboratively within a team will enhance the quality of care we provide. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our palliative care clients while advancing your nursing career!

About you:

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $5,495 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C629509

Applications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025

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