Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of Community Health Mareeba as a Clinical Nurse - School Based Youth Health Nurse.

Job details

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: 

• Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning. Support schools to use a whole of school approach to health promotion (Health Promoting Schools framework) to encourage a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the planning and implementation of school policies, programs, activities and environments.
• Undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective care and contribute to the quality improvement of the Program by actively participating in professional development and educational opportunities, performance appraisal and development, and evaluation and monitoring of the School Based Youth Health Nurse Program service including program data collection.
• Work within the School Based Youth Health Nurse Program framework by practicing in accordance with the Program principles and guidelines including the Queensland Health and Education Queensland School Based Youth Health Nurse Program Memorandum of Agreement and Program Management Guidelines.

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.

• CAH650985 Role description (PDF, 544KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants