About the role

 The Esk Health Service operates a seven day/ Monday to Friday service, 24 hours.

Esk Health Service is a funded 10 bed facility with 2 emergency department beds also, providing health care to an area of approximately 4000km2 within the Somerset Region. The organisation provides a range of services including Emergency, Medical, Post-Operative, Interim Care, Transitional Care, Palliative Care, Physiotherapy and Rural Adult Community Health.

Several other services such as Child Health, Podiatry, Hearing Services, Drug & Alcohol and Integrated Mental Health, both Adult, Child and Adolescent, visit on a regular basis. The provision of these services is supported by specialist and Allied Health staff from other areas of West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. Other services such as Paediatric Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists can be accessed on a needs basis.

 The registered nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes, is a competent clinician who provides nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising access to care services. The registered nurse works in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person and family centred, quality, safe patient care.   

The Registered Nurse Rural  provides contemporary, evidence-based nursing services and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by achievement of the standards of practice and registration requirements from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This is evidenced by educational preparation, continuing professional development, adhering to relevant legislation and the context of care.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of rural nursing, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations while providing support to other team members. 
• Ability to provide patient and family centred care to the patient using best practice and within the standard of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to communicate to a high standard effectively and engage with members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives and visitors whilst displaying a high level of professional nursing care.
• Ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and contribution to quality improvement processes.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.