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 (CQHHS). 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, Inpatient and Outpatients, Residential Aged Care and Telehealth services.

About the role:

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care based on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards to a group of patient/clients in collaboration with health service providers. 

The Registered Nurse works within scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence-based nursing care. The position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic health environments of Central Queensland (CQ) Health's facilities.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a current practicing certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, experience in Emergency Nursing and Rural Nursing with up-to-date Advanced Life Support and IV Cannulation would be well regarded.
• Possess nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures relevant to contemporary nursing practice and specific to area of practice. 
• Demonstrate agility to support nursing practice review, contribute to research and promote the use of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement in care delivery to achieve the goal of continuous improvement of patient outcomes. 

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,106 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 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) BA4D556968

Applications close: Sunday, 21 April 2024