Are you a Registered Nurse looking to expand your scope of Clinical Practice? Woorabinda MPHS are now seeking a Clinical Nurse to join their Acute Care team!
Work to provide leadership in clinical in clinical decision making to give and/or coordinate care to recipients of healthcare services whilst applying critical thinking across all domains.
The location: Woorabinda is a close-knit indigenous community and is the perfect location for those seeking career progression in a supportive environment. Experience a diverse caseload and care for patients with which you have meaningful community connections.
Your next chapter awaits!
NOTE: A zero alcohol carriage and possession limit applies to the Community of Woorabinda.

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 the following areas, a hospital with seven Acute Care beds, two bed Emergency Department. A four bed Residential Aged Care unit is incorporated. Community Health services, CHSP and Flexible home care support programs and a Community Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Service services are also provided.

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse practicing autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, primarily in the Woorabinda Hospital providing direct nursing care at an advanced level emergency, general-inpatient and outpatient care to clients of this predominately indigenous, rural/remote health care setting. Provide support and direction to the Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN) and other non-registered nursing personnel.

The CN follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces.

To be successful in this role you must have current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.

• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in Rural and Remote nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute at an advanced level to the nursing assessment and care of individuals and groups 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 and to undertake a portfolio of responsibility.

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $87,053 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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.

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.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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