South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Cancer and Infusion Service to join our team Charleville Hospital, Western Qld.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse Cancer and Infusion Service, Charleville Western Qld, practices autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing services within a rural / remote health service setting. 

• The purpose of the role is to take responsibility for managing the infusion service at the facility. This will include ordering of medication/infusions and ensuring the client is ready for treatment i.e reviewing of pathology etc.
• Coordinating cancer treatment and ongoing care with the metro and regional services and case coordination of relevant patients care across the disease continuum.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research. The clinical nurse assumes responsibility for professional leadership on the ward, service or unit and applies critical thinking across all the domains.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) available!
• Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!
• We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

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

Documents

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

• SW633790 RD (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants