Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

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Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Job details

Role details

The Child, Youth and Family Health at the Carlyle Community Health Centre is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse (Child Health Nurse) to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• The Clinical Nurse provides nursing services within the health service settings; and is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research.  The activities are predominantly clinical in nature but also provide support to a Nurse Grade 7 or above in management activities. 
• The Clinical Nurse (Child Health Nurse) provides advanced level Child Health clinical skills to ensure client-focused evidence-based nursing care. You will plan and coordinate the clinical management of client care and provide leadership and support to other nursing staff within the Child, Youth and Family Health unit.
• You will work within a dynamic team to provide community-based Child Health Nursing, utilising the Primary Health Care Model. Services are provided for individuals (0-18 years), families and groups within the local community, with a focus on the 0-5 years age.  You will have opportunities to provide clinical service delivery within clinic and Home Visiting settings and have responsibility for a caseload of clients. You will report to the Nurse Unit Manager.

About the Team

The Child Youth and Family Health (CYFH) unit is a primary healthcare, multi-disciplinary service which is part of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.  The building is located at Carlyle Community Health Centre in Carlyle Street, Mackay. The service extends from Mackay to Sarina, Walkerton and areas of the Pioneer Valley. The unit offers client focused screening, monitoring, guidance and education along with appropriate referrals and early interventions.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Further information

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

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Role Description (PDF, 2.63MB)
  Role Description