This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital provides training for Medical Students participating in University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School and has links, with the Central Queensland University for Nursing and Health Studies. The Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse performs at an advanced level and supports the delivery of competent, best practice, quality nursing care. You will provide leadership in clinical decision making to give and/or coordinate care to recipients of healthcare services. As a Clinical Nurse, you will apply critical thinking across all domains and assume responsibility for professional leadership for a ward, service, or unit in the absence of the Grade 7.

• Demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

(SAGE) Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, post graduate qualifications or the equivalent in Aged Care, Continence, Cognition, Dementia and Wound Care Management would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 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) RK4E565902.

Applications close: Sunday, 2 June 2024.