As a Registered Nurse (Self-Management of Chronic Conditions) with the Health Contact Centre you will contribute to the education and empowerment of people to make informed choices about their health and health care, promoting better health through the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice. You will be responsible and accountable for delivering excellent patient focused, evidence-based nursing care in a specified field of practice (chronic disease management). This is an exciting permanent opportunity with Part-time and Full-time hours available. Flexible working arrangements may be available to allow you to work from home. Enjoy work-life balance and join a team like no other with career support to take you further!

Job details

What you'll do 

The Health Contact Centre (HCC) is part of the Queensland Government's commitment to addressing the growing demand in health services in Queensland. The HCC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week delivering confidential telephone assessment and information services to the people of Queensland. The HCC strives to educate and empower people to make informed choices about their health and health care, promoting better health through the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice. As a Registered Nurse (Self-Management of Chronic Conditions) you will work as part of a multidiscplinary team and be responsible and accountable for delivering excellent patient focused, evidence-based nursing care in a
specified field of practice (chronic disease management).

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 with a current annual practicing certificate from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Specialised nursing knowledge and skills in cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention, diabetes education, or respiratory rehabilitation.
• Effective computer skills and the ability to acquire significant skills and knowledge relevant to your role in a short timeframe.
• Ability to travel locally and work across nursing services within the HCC.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HCC633438 RN Self-Management of Chronic Conditions NG5 RD (PDF, 491KB)
  Role Description