Urgent Care Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Urgent Care Centre 12-month Fixed Term | 0.8 EFT (0.4 Clinical Shiftwork + 0.4 Admin Days) Mansfield District Hospital Are you ready to step into a senior nursing role where leadership, clinical excellence and innovation come together? Mansfield District Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to help shape the future of our Urgent Care Centre (UCC). This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive rural health service known for delivering Great Care to our community. About Mansfield & Our Health Service Ready for a role that offers professional growth and an incredible lifestyle? Join Mansfield District Hospital , located at the gateway to Victoria's spectacular High Country—home to Mt Buller, Lake Eildon, pristine rivers, world‑class mountain biking, snow sports, hiking, gourmet local produce and a warm, tight‑knit community. Whether you love outdoor adventure, breathtaking scenery or relaxed country living, Mansfield has something for you every single day of the year. Why You’ll Love This Role As a key leader within our UCC, you’ll bring your advanced clinical expertise and passion for high‑quality, evidence‑based care to a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You’ll split your time between hands‑on clinical practice and dedicated administrative / leadership days—giving you the perfect balance of frontline action and strategic influence. You’ll be empowered to drive service improvement, mentor the next generation of clinicians, and ensure our patients receive safe, timely, person‑centred care. What You’ll Be Doing Champion and model MDH’s commitment to Great Care Provide expert clinical, operational, and logistical leadership within the UCC Foster a calm, kind and solution‑focused team culture—even in high‑pressure moments Act as an educational resource and role model, promoting innovation, excellence and safety Oversee patient flow, clinical governance, and adherence to best‑practice guidelines Lead clinical audits, incident reviews and quality improvement initiatives Support staff development through coaching, teaching, and competency assessments Deliver orientation and induction programmes for new UCC team members Maintain collaborative, positive relationships with Doctors, Allied Health, Ambulance Victoria, ARV, Community Health, and the wider acute care team Contribute to policy development, accreditation readiness and administrative systems Engage with patients, families, and the community with professionalism and warmth Maintain and continually develop your own clinical skills What You Bring Essential Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Post‑Graduate qualification (or working towards) in Emergency Nursing or Acute Care Proven leadership skills and the ability to create a cohesive, supportive team culture Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities Strong computer literacy and documentation skills Commitment to MDH values and person‑centred, culturally safe, trauma‑informed care Experience with Quality Improvement, data analysis and Clinical Governance Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Required flu vaccinations Desirable Experience as a preceptor, clinical educator or similar teaching role Certificate IV in Training and Assessment COVID‑19 vaccination (highly desirable per ATAGI recommendations) How to Apply Applications close 12th December For more information, please contact: Sarah Lieber, Director Clinical Services Lead with purpose. Live with balance. Love where you work. Equality & Diversity Statement Mansfield District Hospital celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr