Clinical Nurse - Chronic Disease (Rapid Access Service)

Job Description

About us:The Sub Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation team provides interdisciplinary rehabilitative care to clients with a range of complex chronic diseases. These services also work to address unplanned medical admissions and support early discharge by enhancing the quality and availability of community based proactive collaborative care.About the role:The Clinical Nurse Chronic Disease Rapid Access will work in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner Respiratory and Rapid Access Service (RRAS) to facilitate respiratory patients from the Central Highlands meeting the criteria to access this service virtually. The Clinical Nurse Chronic Disease Rapid Access will also facilitate other Chronic Disease patients from the Central Highlands to access other CQ (Central Queensland) Health Rapid Access Services as these develop and may include but not limited to Diabetes and Renal patients.About you: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practicing certificate from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Proven ability to provide clinical education to patients and carers and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development. Ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Developing ability to lead activities required as part of contribution towards the CQ Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model. What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $65,949 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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. 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. For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5A616716. Applications close: Monday, 24 February 2025. #Emerald Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr