About us:

Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km Southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service, provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population. The 63 Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Operational and Administrative staff provide care to the following:

• 24-Hour Accident and Emergency
• Hospital Inpatient
• Residential Aged
• Community Home Support Services
• Community Maternal and Child Health Services
• Community and Public Health Services (including school health services)
• Community Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Services
• Community Chronic Disease Services (including Renal Dialysis)

About the role:

The Registered Nurse (Acute) is a Registered Nurse practicing autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, primarily in the Woorabinda Hospital providing direct nursing care in emergency, general-inpatient and outpatient care and residential care to clients of this predominately indigenous, rural/remote health care setting.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.

• Clinical knowledge and skills relevant to Rural and Remote nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the nursing assessment and care of individuals and groups in the Rural and Remote/MPHS setting.
• Ability to participate in own professional development and contribute where applicable to the development of others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care and to undertake a portfolio of responsibility.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $117,580 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $40.51 - $51.97 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation Bonus
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4C555052.

Applications close: Sunday, 28 April 2024.