About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, maternity, community, and primary care. Emerald hospital is committed to providing care closer to home in line with Destination 2030. Emerald Hospital has obtained accreditation for medical officer training for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. The CN supports the delivery of competent, evidence based practice nursing care, while working in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of the unit.

This position will establish and provide leadership, direct patient care and co-ordination of telecardiology services including but not limited to, stress testing, holter monitoring, and pacemaker clinic, working closely with a tertiary centre via telehealth to Brisbane.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Registration as a Registered Nurse and professional registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, it would be highly desirable to have post graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise such as Coronary Care, ICU or Critical Care.
• Experience in the provision of a safe and quality focused environment by ensuring safe work practices, reviewing clinical outcomes, developing a quality improvement plan and applying the risk management framework.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge, particularly relating to cardiac assessment and care. Advanced problem-solving skills in a high-quality client-orientated health service delivery model.
• Plan and deliver education and health promotion to health professionals and community groups on a range of cardiac and healthy lifestyle topics.
• Provide clinical nursing leadership in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrate sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $27,594 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) CH4D559398

Applications close: Thursday, 2 May 2024