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Registered Nurse
Mt Isa Hospital
Work for us and be part of a dynamic and diverse Nursing and Midwifery team that recognises and values professionalism, leadership and excellence in healthcare.
This is your opportunity to work in a challenging, dynamic and diverse environment and contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
Workplace Location | North West Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/MI595710 |
Closing date | 27-Oct-2024 |
Job duration | Permanent |
Contact person | Jo La Spina |
Contact details | 0747641219 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
- for 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Up to $70,000 in incentive payments may be available under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme.
About the role
The Special Care Nursery in Mount Isa Hospital is a 3 bedded, level 4 nursery according to the Neonatal Clinical Skills Capability Framework. This means we accept babies who are born greater than 32 weeks gestation, weighing more than 1500grams. We also stabilise for transfer any neonates born in Mount Isa before reaching 32 weeks. We can provide respiratory support via continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and also short-term positive pressure ventilation whilst awaiting retrieval.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI595710
Contact: Jo La Spina on 07 4764 1219.
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description NG5 RN (Special Care Nursery) 32027007 (PDF, 689KB)
Role Description