Clinical Nurse – Surgical Planning & Access

About the role

The Clinical Nurse – Surgical Planning & Access (SPA) provides clinical leadership to ensure equitable and timely surgical care for children and young people across Queensland. This role coordinates surgical access both within Queensland Children’s Hospital and through external outsourcing pathways, aligning with clinical urgency and strategic service planning.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical access for paediatric patients across Queensland, managing internal and external pathways.
• Lead clinical teams in delivering comprehensive care, working with nurse unit managers, navigators, practitioners and divisional leadership.
• Contribute to direct comprehensive patient care, system support, education, research and professional leadership.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and Queensland Public Service values.
• Uphold standards set out in Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015, Nurse Grade 6 Band 1.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse meeting Queensland Health award criteria (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1).
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical initiatives and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering quality outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Alignment with organisational goals, domains of practice and professional standards.

Required skills