The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity

Permanent part-time, 64 hours p.f.

The Enrolled Nurse provides patient centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Practice Standards as identified by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Medical Ward Five is a secure facility located on the ground floor of the ward block specifically designed to care for patients with delirium and dementia.

Generous remuneration package value up to $72,853 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $35.92 to $38.12 p.h. (Nurse Grade 3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Mandatory: Diploma of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly Desirable: Evidence of completion of modules related to medication administration and peripheral intravenous therapy.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Interested..?

Contact: Rojan Mathew on 07 4433 4234.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV548801 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV548801 )

Applications close: Wednesday 01/05/2024.