Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can contribute to coordinating and actioning components of the design, management, implementation and evaluation of a range of strategic communicable disease prevention and control public health nursing initiatives using specialised nursing knowledge and advanced public health clinical skills. The aim of this role is to protect and promote health and prevent illness in the Queensland population.

Job details

What you'll do

• Effectively coordinate, action and manage strategic policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including planning for the public health management of communicable disease threats of public health significance.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate public health projects through to completion. Review project performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Establish clear plans and timeframes and provide regular updates on progress against the plan.
• Use a high level of nursing knowledge and skill in the gathering, synthesis, systematic analysis and application of evidence, theory and judgement in planning, implementing and evaluating complex and innovative statewide public health nursing interventions relevant to the prevention and control of communicable and notifiable diseases and the subsequent associated long term health impacts of infection.
• Provide expert public health nursing advice, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing and CDB Senior Medical Officers, to the public and other stakeholders on a broad range of communicable disease issues, and the public health management of complex diseases associated with an initial infection, including but not limited to tuberculosis and rheumatic heart disease, particularly through Ministerial or Departmental requests for information. 
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Hospital and Health Services, other government departments, public affairs and other key stakeholders in the development, implementation and evaluation of public health strategies to prevent or manage outbreaks or incidents relating to the transmission of communicable diseases of statewide concern in Queensland.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse. 

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

• 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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• QPHASS634899 Public Health Nurse RD (PDF, 1.17MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants