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:

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service located 229km southwest of Rockhampton, is part of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Theodore is situated on the Leichhardt Highway between the junction of Castle Creek and the Dawson River.

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service is a 10-bed facility that provides a range of health serviced to the community, including emergency, inpatients and outpatients, residential aged care and telehealth services.

At Theodore Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) we are going through an exciting period of transition where we are redesigning our health care service delivery model so we are better positioned to respond to emerging challenges and to meet the demand and expectations of the local community into the next decade. We need people like you to be part of the excitement. 

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse (CN) will provide comprehensive clinical assessment and liaise with relevant health care providers to develop a plan of care and provide expert clinical support to the patients of Theodore Hospital and nursing staff to implement the care plans which includes:

• Promoting strategies that will allow patients to be cared for in the most appropriate environment.
• Functioning in more complex situation while providing support and direction to Registered and Non-Registered Nursing personnel.
• Implementation and evaluation for care of clients with less predictable outcomes without supervision utilising advanced clinical and problem-solving skills.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and coordinate increasingly complex patient care at an advanced level, with efficient and effective use of resources within a collegiate team structure.
• Knowledge of and / or involvement in Quality Management processes and / or research processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve and participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,957 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) BA4D556929

Applications close: Sunday, 21 April 2024