Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Business Practice Improvement Officer) or Allied Health (Business Practice Improvement Officer), Nurse Grade 7/ HP4, Palliative Care Support Service, Cancer Care Services, Bundaberg or Hervey Bay Hospital - H2512WB We’re seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Business Practice Improvement Officer to support innovation, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery across our Palliative Care Support Service. Working closely with clinical and operational teams, you’ll lead quality improvement initiatives, optimise workflows, and support data‑driven decision‑making—ensuring our patients and their families receive the compassionate, high‑quality care they deserve. Your Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to combine high level clinical knowledge and understanding with the utilisation of data, information, and analytics to support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a range of diverse projects and strategies designed to drive clinical and service improvement. Furthermore, this role provides education, training, and resources to improve the Palliative Care Support Service's workforce digital literacy, increase understanding and use of digital capabilities and clinical measurement and improve overall data and information quality in Palliative Care services. What we're looking for: Respect: Demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times. Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences, and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare. Compassion: Is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self‑awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients. High Performance: Cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Wide Bay’s vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders. Integrity: Demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard. Preferred Qualifications: Mandatory possession of a nursing qualification from a registered tertiary institution or completion of an approved hospital training programme as a Registered Nurse and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practising certificate is essential. The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in a Health Practitioner Discipline and be registered with the Allied Health Professional Registrations Agency (AHPRA) or membership with the relevant allied health registration board and/or professional body. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties. Possession of context‑specific postgraduate qualification in nursing is highly desirable. Social Worker: Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership. Overseas qualified applicants should include such evidence with their application to be considered for short‑listing in the selection process. Why join us? Career Growth : At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture. Inclusive Culture : We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish. Impactful Work : Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals. Competitive Benefits : Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options. Our offer You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $120,998 p.a., comprising salary between $97,677 - $106,049 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) or remuneration package value up to $115,949 p.a., comprising salary between $94,440 - $101,623 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Part Time, 56 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2512WB . Other benefits include: Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%) Annual Leave Loading (17.5%) Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits Professional Development Allowance Professional Development Leave Flexible work arrangements Lower cost of living Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid‑back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family‑friendly beaches, history and culture. Closing Date: Monday, 15th December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr