Are you an Enrolled Nurse with Advanced Skill seeking a change of scenery? Baralaba Multipurpose health service offer a multitude of opportunities to further your nursing career, such as free and ongoing learning and development opportunities plus speciality allowances!

Baralaba MPHS offers high level patient-centered care with emergency and telehealth services including residential care. It aims to provide local, effective healthcare, support specialist access, and foster a learning environment within a rural setting.

Relocating to Baralaba grants you a close-knit rural community, access to comprehensive healthcare services, scenic views, and a relaxed lifestyle!

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss – submit your application now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service provides a patient-centred care environment, appreciating the vulnerable patient population utilising the service. The facility is 11 years old, highly functional, and spacious, most inpatient rooms have their own ensuite and each room has its own unique rural view.

The Baralaba MPHS service provides acute inpatient services for up to 4 acute patients, 4 high care residential care residents, 1 respite care/ palliative care patient and 1 community place. Residential care is currently provided to 4 permanent residents.

There is a 2-bed emergency department which provides a 24-hour emergency service; this service is complimented by the use of Telehealth support for emergency presentations. Emergency retrieval is usually via air transport from Rockhampton.

About the role:

To provide direct and indirect evidence-based patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), using contemporary nursing theory and practice within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).

A Nurse Grade 4 is an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (ENAS) who supports a Registered Nurse in the provision of patient centred care as specified by registration requirements. The ENAS seeks assistance and support in decision making from a Registered Nurse.

About you:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Demonstrates sound evidence-based clinical skills and knowledge in area of aged care and rural nursing.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to change.
• Ability to use negotiation skills to avoid conflict and work with others.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with other staff, patients and carers.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $94,242 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $39.25 - $41.65 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5F641964

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• BA5F641964 - ENAS (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants