Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $70,000 (pro rata) in incentive payments under the   
Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme  ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

The role 
Provide senior clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within the Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) environment in a rural and remote location.  This dynamic position services a 15 bed rural facility, comprising of 6 aged care and 9 acute inpatient beds.  This position oversees the six MPHS beds.

Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service 
The Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service is a 24-hour accident and emergency hospital with a 15-bed acute facility, general medical and six long-stay nursing home-type beds. The centre has visiting services including Royal Flying Doctors Service, female GP, paediatrician and chest physician.

Employment Term
Permanent part-time, 48 hours per fortnight. 

Benefits

• Salary range of $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (NG6-1)
• Annual leave with relevant loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Eligible for Remote Area Nursing Incentive Program allowance (RANIP)
• Accommodation and relocation negotiable
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts 

Requirements:

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: 
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Extensive experience in Emergency Department, Rural and Remote Nursing and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
• Adult Life Support Certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per Townsville Hospital and Health Service policy Life Support Training and Assessment -THSDCLI040151v6 (http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/policies/thsdcli/thsdcli040151.pdf(PDF) ( http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/policies/thsdcli/thsdcli040151.pdf ))
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work Monday to Friday 08:00 hrs - 16:30 hrs in accordance with the unit roster
• On call: Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.  Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Aged Care Pre Employment Screening will be required: Under section 96-1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Department of Health Police Certificate Guidelines 2017, appointees to the position will require a current National Police Certificate. Townsville HHS will facilitate applicants obtaining the above check.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

Discover Hughenden ( https://www.visithughenden.com.au/ )

Interested..?
Contact Karen Petrie on 07 4741 2800
Apply ONLINE  ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV567600 )by: Tuesday 25/06/2024

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.