Remote Area Nurse Incentive Package (RANIP) eligibility. (Woorabinda)

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to expand your scope of Clinical Practice? Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service is now seeking a Clinical Nurse to join their Child Health team!

The location: Woorabinda is a close-knit indigenous community and is the perfect location for those seeking career progression in a supportive environment. Experience a diverse caseload and care for patients with which you have meaningful community connections.

Your next chapter awaits!

NOTE: A zero alcohol carriage and possession limit applies to the community of Woorabinda.

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse (Child Health) practices autonomously providing direct care to clients of this rural/remote, indigenous community health care setting and works within the multidisciplinary Community Health Team of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service. The CN is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health program activities in one of four main health program areas - Chronic Disease; Women and Child Health, Community and Public Health and Community Home Support Program.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this role.
• While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Community and Primary Health Care, Child health, Immunisation program nurse, and Rural and Remote Nursing would be well regarded. Opportunity to complete the immunisation program nurse qualification would be given once appointed if not completed prior.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $55,536 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Accommodation is provided
• Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation Bonus
• 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) CH4G579777.

Applications close: Monday, 5 August 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH4G579777 - Clinical Nurse (Child Health) (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description