The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Permanent Part-time, 38.50 hours per fortnight.

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $117,926 p.a., comprising base salary range of $40.51 - $51.97 p.h. (+ any other applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 5), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts

About the role
The purpose of this role is to support the Healthy Hearing Newborn Screening Program through education of staff and parents and ensuring hearing screens are completed during the neonatal period.  This includes monitoring activity through data management to ensure the capture, early detection and diagnosis of permanent childhood hearing loss.

Role requirements

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.  Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.

Highly desirable
A Midwifery or Neonatal Qualification would be highly regarded.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Working with Townsville HHS
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Deanna Ward on (07) 4433 1838.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV551268

Applications close on Tuesday, 9 April 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.