Play an important role providing advanced level public health nursing services to support the communicable disease control and immunisation programs within the Central Queensland Public Health Unit, as the Clinical Nurse.

As the Clinical Nurse, you will assist in participant recruitment, data collection, and monitoring during clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and maintaining high-quality patient care throughout the research process.

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Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of the Central Queensland community through disease prevention, control, and emergency health response. As part of its routine operations, CQPHU also conducts industry-sponsored clinical trials and other public health and clinical research, contributing to the advancement of healthcare in the region. CQPHU consists of a multi-disciplinary team of staff including Public Health Physicians, Public Health Nurses, Environmental Health officers, Public Health Epidemiologists, Data Officer, and business services staff, including some with regional wide roles.

About the role:

• The Clinical Nurse will contribute to the planning and implementation of clinical trials conducted within the unit, ensuring adherence to relevant protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Provide education and training to internal and external key stakeholders on communicable diseases and control, and Immunisation.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and organisations to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to increase vaccination coverage.
• Participate in project planning and management of identified health promotion, immunisation and communicable disease prevention activities and provide relevant expert advice to the public and community groups.

About you:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practicing certificate are mandatory for this position.

Whilst not mandatory, a relevant post-graduate qualification and/or experience related to public health or infectious disease would be well regarded.

• Evidence of completion or ability to undertake Nurse Immuniser training would be highly regarded.
• Experience in clinical trials and certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP-ICH) is desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. 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) RK5E638779

Applications close: Thursday, 5 June 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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• RK5E638779 - Clinical Nurse (Public Health) (PDF, 408KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants