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Clinical Nurse (Community)
Woorabinda
*Exciting opportunity alert!* Join the team at Woorabinda Community Health as a Clinical Nurse and provide essential heath care services to indigenous children, families and community elders.
The Clinical Nurse operates independently to deliver direct care in a rural, Indigenous community health setting. As part of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service's multidisciplinary Community Health Team, the nurse develops, implements, and evaluates health programs in areas such as Chronic Disease, Women and Child Health, Community and Public Health, and the Community Home Support Program (CHSP).
Woorabinda is a traditional Indigenous community known for its rich cultural heritage and commitment to improving health and well-being among its residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, it offers a unique blend of tradition and community spirit.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5D629765 |
| Closing date | 16-Apr-2025 |
| Job duration | 19 May 2025 - 10 August 2025 with possible ext |
| Contact person | Julie-Ann Drayton |
| Contact details | 4913 2828 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja and Gungaloo 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 (Community) practices autonomously providing direct care to clients of this rural/remote, indigenous community health care setting. The nurse works within the multidisciplinary Community Health Team of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service and 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; Community Home Support Program (CHSP).
About you:
- Provides care that is holistic, free of bias and racism, challenges belief based upon assumption and is culturally safe and respectful for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
- Practices at an advanced level to provide high level clinical services (which may include, screening, assessment, treatment, examination, investigation, diagnosis, and case management) of individual clients of the Woorabinda Community Health Team in accordance with relevant professional and ethical standards and established clinical protocols.
- Support the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Primary Health Care Programs (Program Area to be specified).
- Understands and acknowledges the historic factors, such as colonisation and its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' health, which help to inform care.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,992 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5D629765
Applications close: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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CH5D629765 - Clinical Nurse Community (PDF, 346KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
