Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ). For further information regarding the Scheme and to verify eligibility, please refer to the guideline(PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ).

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:

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 an ability to lead with confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide quality care to patients based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National competency standards for the registered nurse.
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver a high-quality service with the primary focus on achievement of organisational goals.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively plan and coordinate education activities for individuals and groups.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will deliver direct nursing care at an advanced level, to people requiring cardiac, endocrine, and general medical care, within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The clinical nurse will work collaboratively with consumers and multi-disciplinary professionals to support the dignity and well-being of consumers and families engaged with Cardiology service.

About your role:

• Demonstrate expertise and advanced clinical skills in care of cardiac, endocrine, and general medical patients.
• Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of clinical specialty and work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
• Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care activities at an advanced practitioner level within the specified clinical setting.
• Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning.  Undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost effective patient care.

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 )