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 the Rural and Remote Services, as a Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing at Croydon Primary Health Centre works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery/Facility Manager (DONM/FM) Atherton to coordinate services through identifying the health needs of the Croydon community, and planning strategies to ensure the health service meets the needs of the communities.

Job details

About us: 

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will;

• Provide expertise on nursing/midwifery professional issues in relation to remote health services and collaborate with others in the provision of policy advice issues relating to professional and clinical practice, education and research.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate, quality care, and nursing and midwifery supervision to ensure key performance indicators are met and are in line with policy and legislative requirement.
• Promote customer service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve complains or concerns from patients or families about nursing and midwifery services and facility issues.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing, midwifery, operational and administration staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.

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.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH657762 Role Description (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description