South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills to join our team in Dirranbandi!

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (ENAS) to join our team.

The Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (ENAS) works predominately under the indirect supervision of the registered nurse/registered midwife to provide patient centred care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.

The ENAS assists with the care of healthcare recipients and seeks assistance and support in decision making from the registered nurse/registered midwife within a rural/remote context.

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.

Dirranbandi 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.

With a 13 bed Multipurpose Health Service and Medical Centre, the team at Dirranbandi are passionate about their town and their community. There is a real sense of belonging here. Nursing, Medical, Operational and Administration staff all work together to make sure the community has a service it can be proud of and have faith in. Nursing in the rural clinical setting sees nurses expand their knowledge and skills and be ready to deliver care to a wide range of acute, chronic and emergency presentations.

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.

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
• Join a large and reputable organization where the opportunities are endless!
• Live and work in a charming rural community!

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 Dirranbandi has to offer! – https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/dirranbandi/

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.

• SW654045 RD (PDF, 611KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants