Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking to start your career in the Perioperative Services, then this is the perfect role for you! The Registered Nurse works within scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence based nursing care.

Emerald is a rural town located in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia., a short 270kms from Rockhampton City, the town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few.

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Job details

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Emerald Hospital is a 32 bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across emergency, acute care, perioperative services, maternity, infusion services, Hospital in the Home, child heath, mental health, community and primary care.

About the role:

The position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic health environments of the CQHHS facilities.

• Possess a satisfactory knowledge base, accountability for practice, and function in accordance with legislation affecting nursing, and the protection of patients' rights.
• Contribute to the use of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement in care delivery to achieve the goal of continuous improvement of patient outcomes.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: Post graduate qualifications or working towards in Perioperative Nursing highly regarded, in addition to recent Perioperative experience in at least two key areas e.g. scrub and circulating nurse.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $63,740 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include 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, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4D560862.

Applications close: Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH4D560862 - Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description