This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

The facilities within Central Highlands are Emerald Hospital, a busy 32 bed facility. Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS), a busy rural 16 bed facility. Springsure MPHS, a 12 bed facility supporting the surrounding community. Woorabinda MPHS, a 28 bed facility that offers the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) and two Primary care centres located at The Gemfields and Capella.

About the role:

The Registered Nurse works within scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence-based nursing care.

• Use nursing knowledge and skills to competently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and gain appropriate support to address patient care needs that are outside scope of practice.
• Identify and avoid or minimise risk to patients, employees, volunteers, visitors and the institution.
• This role may require the incumbent to lead in the coordination of care as the team leader or shift coordinator of the ward as required.
• Provide evidenced-based care by working collaboratively and in partnership with consumers, carers, external agencies and other health professionals/workers across the care continuum.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A current annual practising certificate
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills in a high-quality client-orientated health service delivery model.

It would be considered highly desirable to have:

• Recent experience in an acute setting is required.
• Post graduate experience in Emergency or Perioperative Services highly regarded.
• Advanced Life Support
• Paediatric Life Support
• Triage

What we offer:

Salary information:

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

• A salary between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• RANIP (Woorabinda)
• Accommodation and Living Away from Home Support when away from base

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) CH4D559278

Applications close: Sunday, 12 May 2024