The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Demonstrate an ability to manage self and others in an increasingly complex environment and maintain a positive sense of confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of own emotions and the impact on others.
• Display the ability to act as a role model to staff and focus on achievement of goals for the good of others.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups within a multidisciplinary team framework.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will deliver competent, quality direct nursing care, within specific areas of expertise and assisting in the achievement of service goals. The Registered Nurse Community Health practices as a member of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with community-based organisations and other government departments.

About your role:

• The provision of a Healthy and Safe environment within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is everyone's responsibility.
• Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of clinical specialty and work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Apply contemporary human resource management principles to ensure that the unit working environment meets legislative standards and CHHHS policies and procedures.

Mandatory inclusion:

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland )