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About us:

The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km south-west of Rockhampton.

The service currently operates across three facilities and includes:

• 7-bed Hospital and Community Health Facility,
• 4-bed Residential Aged Care,
• Community Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Service facility,
• Accommodates a 6-chair Renal Dialysis Unit.

A proposal is in place to extend the existing Hospital facility to accommodate 14 Residential Aged Care Beds to enable current Residential Aged Care services to operate from the one site.

About the role:

The Enrolled Nurse supports a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife in the provision of person-centred care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.

This incorporates nursing care of community and residential aged care clients. It also incorporates in this rural/remote setting the support of inpatient and emergency care.

About you:

To be successful in this role:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Rural and Remote Nursing and Aged Care would be well regarded.
• Current clinical knowledge and skills in Aged Care and Rural and Remote nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the nursing assessment and care of individuals and groups by practicing within their scope of practice as an Enrolled Nurse 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.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective interpersonal communications, and to utilise a range of communication skills and tools with members of the health care team, patients, families, visitors to the facility and staff from other agencies to provide comprehensive nursing care.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $86,259 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $35.92-$38.12 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) CH4D556806.

Applications close: Sunday, 21 April 2024