The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us: 

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Demonstrate sound evidence-based clinical skills for an Assistant in Nursing, and the ability to deliver a high-quality service.
• Demonstrate an ability to work well in a team, adhering to core values and adapt to change.
• Demonstrate ability to use negotiation skills to avoid conflict and the ability to be aware of own emotions and the impact on others.
• Demonstrate sound problem solving ability and the ability to escalate concerns to the relevant supervisor when required.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will be responsible for equipment management, distribution, cleaning, stock maintenance and other activities as required. Trouble shooting equipment issues at bedside, thereby potentially minimising unnecessary interruptions/delays in therapeutic treatment.

About your role:

• Gather information about patient care needs by observing the patient and reporting to the registered nurse to assist the registered nurse to assess, plan and evaluate care.
• Perform and report on outcomes of care delivery as delegated by the registered nurse/registered midwife.
• Clearly communicates information to ensure clients and team members understand care tasks and outcomes.
• Contribute to maintaining the healthcare environment ensuring that it is safe and secure for patients and staff.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife by assisting with the care of patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse/Midwife, and carry out tasks or directions given by a Registered Nurse/Midwife

Mandatory inclusion:

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland )