This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

About us:

Community Acute and Non-Acute Service (CANAS) is a multidisciplinary team that focuses on evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, risk management, including information-based decision making as mechanisms for improving the quality, standards and safety of the health service provided. CANAS aims to provide the best patient care possible, at the appropriate time in the appropriate place. The principal objective of CANAS is the substitution and avoidance of hospital admission or the facilitation of early discharge to enable restoration of functional capacity. The services offer care across a broad range of clinical conditions and age groups.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse (CN) provides an early leadership role within the career pathway for nursing within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and is responsible for a specific patient population and can function in more complex situations while providing support and direction to the Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN) and other non-registered nursing personnel. The CN follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, percept staff and contribute to professional nursing practice with confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with confidence and integrity whilst providing leadership, precepting staff and contributing to professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients, families and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $65,949 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• 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) RK4D556232

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 April 2024