Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Flow Coordinator)
Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Flow Coordinator)
Queensland Health (Organisation site)
Emerald
Lead the charge in a role that’s all about overseeing care as the Associate CNC (Clinical Flow Coordinator) at Emerald Hospital (with multiple positions available!).
Picture this: you are to go-to person when decisions need to be made quickly and confidently. You coordinate teams, troubleshoot issues and keep communication clear throughout the wards and beyond. Blend leadership, strategy and hands-on clinical expertise in this ever-evolving landscape where no two days are the same.
Ready to make the next move in your career? How about the move to Emerald? Temporary accommodation is available (conditions apply)! Join us at our vibrant, rural hospital – where the sun always shines!
Job details
- Position status: Permanent,Temporary
- Position type: Full-time,Part-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (2)
- Workplace Location: Rockhampton region
- Job ad reference: QLD/CH6C678846
- Closing date: 08-Apr-2026
- Yearly salary:
- Fortnightly salary:
- Total remuneration:
- Salary Other: $63.03 - $64.36 p.h.
- Job duration: 12 Months from April 2026
- Contact person: Kim Swinbourne
- Contact details: (07) 49879589 Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Emerald hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure.
Emerald hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. Around 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald hospital each year. Emerald hospital has recently obtained accreditation for medical officer training for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
About the role:
An opportunity exists within our health care facility for an Associate Clinical Nurse Consultant (A/CNC) Clinical Flow Coordinator for the Emerald hospital facility. The Clinical Flow Coordinator is directly responsible for providing oversight, leadership, communication, and coordination of nursing/midwifery activities for the given shift across the Emerald hospital emergency department, inpatient unit areas and nursing services to ensure delivery of safe patient care.
- The Clinical Flow Coordinator will be familiar with the units and encourage a cooperative environment, be knowledgeable and skilled in care provision for specific patient groups within the units, be familiar with the health condition and care needs of all patients assigned to the facility and assist in the planning of individualised care for each patient as necessary.
- Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, use initiative, be a coach and clinical teacher, and be skilled in giving constructive feedback.
- The Clinical Flow Coordinator will represent the whole Emerald hospital facility, collaborating with team leaders on each of the different units on the given shift. Internal call examples may be clinical concerns, patient flow and capacity escalations. External call examples may be liaising with key stakeholders regarding interhospital transfers or calls from staff members requiring emergent leave.
About you:
- Mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- A minimum of Registered Nurse or Dual Registered Midwife.
- Competence in the application of clinical problem solving and effective coordination of patient centred care at an advanced level. Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with confidence and integrity whilst providing leadership, precepting staff and contributing to professional nursing practice.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $145,605 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $63.03 - $64.36 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
- Temporary accommodation (conditions apply)
- 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6C678846
Applications close: Tuesday, 8 April 2026
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