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Registered Nurse (Career Development Program)
Cairns
This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH664595 |
| Closing date | 09-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Deanne Battle |
| Contact details | 0742266998 Access the National Relay Service |
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 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 your role:
- Maintain the safety of recipients of healthcare services by identifying risk and undertaking safe work activities within the clinical practice environment.
- Participate in incident investigation and quality improvements to promote safe and/or rectify unsafe practice.
- Provide support, guidance, preceptorship, supervision and mentoring to healthcare team as appropriate.
- Responsible and accountable for the delegation and supervision of Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and Nursing Students consistent with the NMBA decision making framework and registered nurse standards for practice.
- Support nursing practice and learning experiences by providing in service teaching, orientation, and preceptorship for the nursing team.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines to achieve positive care outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.
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 and Role Overview.
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.
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CAH664595 Role Description (PDF, 681KB)
Role Description
Documentation Preparation Guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH664595 Role Overview (PDF, 304KB)
Role Description
