Are you a Nurse Practitioner seeking a rural and remote experience?

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Cunnamulla, Western Queensland.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The Nurse Practitioner – Cunnamulla, Western Qld, will deliver an advanced level of care and specialised clinical expertise within the Emergency Department and Primary Care Clinics in accordance with his/her scope of practice within the rural and remote context. This includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients in a rural/remote setting. The NP will have the authority to order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and provide direct referral to other healthcare professionals. The NP will work with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care to clients in acute, community and primary care settings within the Charleville group but predominantly in Cunnamulla.

Travel across SWHHS maybe required and work both day and evening shifts as rostered.

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.

Cunnamulla 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.

If you are looking for a sea change, you might find your home away from home in the outback town of Cunnamulla. Surfing the sand dunes, relaxing in the artesian springs nearby, having a mudbath at Eulo, exploring national parks and fishing the Warrego river are all on the agenda in this red dirt outback escape.

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 career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Accommodation provided!
• Work in an agile environment delivering better health care to our communities!
• Flexible working arrangement and work life balance!

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 Cunnamulla has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/cunnamulla/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/cunnamulla-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.

• SW648839 RD (PDF, 441KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants