Embrace a rewarding opportunity at Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service as an Enrolled Nurse, where your expertise will enrich the lives of our elders in a dynamic remote Indigenous community.

In this facility, which serves the Woorabinda community and surrounding rural areas, the EN provides essential nursing care across a range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, inpatient hospital services, residential aged care, community support, and public health initiatives.

Woorabinda is a vibrant Indigenous community in Central Queensland, dedicated to diversity, health and well-being. Note: a zero-alcohol carriage and possession limit applies here.

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Job details

About us:

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

The Woorabinda MPHS offers essential healthcare to the local and nearby rural populations. With a dedicated team of 63 staff, services include:

- 24-hour Accident and Emergency Care

- Inpatient and Residential Aged Care

- Community Home Support

- Maternal and Child Health Services

- Public Health and School Health Services

- Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services

- Chronic Disease Management (including Renal Dialysis)

The facility operates three sites, including a 7-bed hospital, a 4-bed aged care home, and a mental health service with a 6-chair dialysis unit. Plans are underway to expand the hospital to add 14 additional aged care beds for consolidated services.

About the role:

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) supports a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife (RN/RM) in the provision of person-centred care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.

This incorporates nursing care of community and residential aged care clients. It also incorporates in this rural/remote setting the support of inpatient and emergency care.

About you:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practicing certificate.
• While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Rural and Remote Nursing and Aged Care would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $81,130 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5C626973

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• CH5C626973 - Enrolled Nurse Aged Care (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants