Clinical Nurse Consultant - National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Clinical Nurse Consultant - National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to the collection and submission of data to the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP).

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to the collection and submission of data to the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP). Working across professional and organisational boundaries to influence health service and/or professional outcomes in relation to area of expertise.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in surgical nursing.
• Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.
• Collaborate with others in the provision of policy advice on issues relating to professional and clinical practice, education and research relating to area of expertise
• Support the Nursing Director by identifying inconsistencies between practice and policy, and work in collaboration with the interprofessional team to implement changes.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism;
supporting increased access to health care;
influencing the social,cultural and economic determinants of health;
supporting the deliveryof sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;
and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Job ad reference number:
RBH570268
Close date:
Thursday, 27 th June 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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