Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Registered Nurse (Scrub/Scout) with the ICU, Women's and Perioperative Services team. You will deliver competent, evidence based nursing care in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards including the service goals of the Cairns and Hinterland and Health Service.

Job details

 Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. For further information regarding the Scheme and to verify eligibility, please refer to the guideline.

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 your opportunity:

In this position you will:

• Provide effective and efficient clinical care within the Perioperative environment.
• Work in collaboration with the perioperative leadership team to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
• Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning.
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure standards are adhered to and complied with as well as the delivery of high quality patient care.

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

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. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

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

• CAH594370 Role Description (PDF, 848KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 - Copy (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants