Experience a short-term contract in the rural town of Woorabinda; where you will be provided with accommodation and enjoy additional allowances!

Community Health, Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service are seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse to join their team until September 2025. The Community Clinical Nurse works independently to provide care in a rural Indigenous setting. Within the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service, they develop and evaluate programs in areas like Chronic Disease, Women’s and Child Health, Public Health, or Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Woorabinda is a proud Indigenous community located in CQ, known for its rich culture, strong community spirit, and beautiful natural surroundings.

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

Job details

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.

Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS), provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population.

About the role:

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).

This role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Community Health and plays an important role in providing clinical support for Primary Health Care workers and others in the delivery of Primary Health Care Program activities. Collaboration with the community, other agencies and the wider health service team is an essential feature of this role towards improvement of community health and well-being.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
• While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Community and Primary Health Care, Diabetes education, and /or Rural and Remote Nursing would be well regarded. An immunisation program nurse qualification would also be beneficial but not mandatory.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,991 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5F641390

Applications close: Sunday, 22 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH5F641390 - Clinical Nurse Community Health (PDF, 350KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants