Imagine where you could go if you went a little further.

Clinical Nurse position in the Central West health for current and future appointment, permanent or temporary vacancies in our acute facilities at Alpha, Barcaldine, Blackall, Longreach and Winton.

See ‘What’s Involved’ below for ideal requirements

Workforce attraction incentive scheme 1 - Note; for eligible health workers only

We value our workforce and invest in right-fit candidates. Adventure is out here….Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates will be offered roles.

Patient Centred Care for our Central West communities

Job details

People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Investment in staff | Innovation and change

What's involved: Our Clinical Nurse provides expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers with a variety of conditions.  This role also supports the general function of the unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based person focused care, education, leadership, and portfolio management to ensure Central West Health Service stands apart from other health services in the delivery of patient centred and far-reaching health care.

Ideally, applicants will have:

• Relevant 4+ years postgrad experience
• Emergency experience
• A passion for rural and remote nursing

In return you will be welcomed to some of the friendliest communities in Australia.

Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services almost 20.6 percent of the Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and Southeast Queensland's beautiful beaches.

The locals will tell you, a role with Central West Health is more than a job, and a life in Central West Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

For more insight visit: Working in the Central West | Central West Hospital and Health Service (youtube.com)

We offer:

• Opportunities to develop unique nursing generalist skills to take your career further
• Accommodation or rental allowance
• Travel and/or relocation assistance
• Career and professional development opportunities
• $$$ Attractive remuneration packages and allowances $$$
• Eligible applicants could receive up to $70,000 to relocate to our region under the Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

First impressions count – start you application process by:
Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.

• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

** Submitting your application under this process does not mean you will automatically be considered for all advertised vacancies.  If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Queensland Health, please submit your application against the relevant vacancy via the Job Search Portals and follow the process outlined in the advertisement.

Further information

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

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

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

• Vaccination_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (PDF, 177KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Vaccination_Vaccine Preventable Diseases Forms (PDF, 328KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Application Kit
  
  RD_Clinical Nurse_Central West Health - CW4E566947 v2 (PDF, 1.38MB)
  Role Description